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WX05 VMG

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VMG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,581 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing flanges on the rest of the exhaust are also heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 64,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing flanges on the rest of the exhaust are also heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 63,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,847 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor

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

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor

Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge, no cord exposed

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, no cord exposed

Fail 8 Jul 2017 55,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge, no cord exposed

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, no cord exposed

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,336 miles

Both head lamp lens cloudy but not impaired image.

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,859 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,999 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,245 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,837 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,010 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

power steering return hose weeping slightly near steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,629 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,568 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 VMG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WX05 VMG, 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 WX05 VMG registered?

WX05 VMG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is WX05 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 VMG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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