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WV05 VLC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,989 mi
Last recorded148,989 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VLC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 148,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,225 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 135,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,694 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 107,292 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside sun visor sagging a little

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,229 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,618 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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WV05 VLC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV05 VLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV05 VLC registered?

WV05 VLC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WV05 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 VLC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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