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WV54 FDU

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,309 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,530 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 76,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,335 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 74,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,027 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer boots perished (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 60,027 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer boots perished (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,587 miles

Central EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,293 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM.195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM.195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,673 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 23,673 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,833 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,939 miles

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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WV54 FDU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV54 FDU, 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.

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What year was WV54 FDU registered?

WV54 FDU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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