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YC05 EXV

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,492 mi
Last recorded61,492 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 EXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,492 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,443 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front flexis (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only first 7 notches are free travel and almost upto full travel (3.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,127 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

first 5 notches on handbrake is free travel

rad cap was not screwed on

Fail 22 Nov 2016 60,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

first 5 notches on handbrake is free travel

rad cap was not screwed on

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,894 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,592 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi minor corrosion

exhaust middle and tail section pipe deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,434 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust middle section soft metal

slight roughness in rack when moved lock to lock

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,523 miles

brake pip[e to n/s/r flexi surface corr.

srs fault light on

Fail 28 Jun 2012 53,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

brake pip[e to n/s/r flexi surface corr.

front brake pads getting low

rear hatch pneumatic rams u/s

srs fault light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,836 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi.surface corrosion

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,839 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 36,839 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,892 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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YC05 EXV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC05 EXV, 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 YC05 EXV registered?

YC05 EXV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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