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YF54 UWV

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UWV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,185 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

clutch requires attention

underside of car dry and corroded due to standing

Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,032 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 112,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 106,007 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,819 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

heavy oil leak from filter

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,967 miles

body damage

Fail 31 Jul 2015 93,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body damage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,442 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyes wearing edges and perishing/cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 76,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyes wearing edges and perishing/cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,348 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,449 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 55,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,128 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,900 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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YF54 UWV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YF54 UWV, 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 YF54 UWV registered?

YF54 UWV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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