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YC05 FWY

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,072 mi
Last recorded93,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 FWY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 93,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 90,122 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,898 miles

Offside mirrow

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,770 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 74,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 70,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 61,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,695 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,270 miles

n/s/f floor slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,093 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 FWY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YC05 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

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

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