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WX05 VGG

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VGG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,126 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,842 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 83,842 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,703 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,155 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,882 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,071 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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WX05 VGG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX05 VGG, 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 WX05 VGG registered?

WX05 VGG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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