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YK05 YUU

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,695 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box poorly fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear exhaust box poorly fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,114 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,239 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,634 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 46,634 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,711 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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YK05 YUU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK05 YUU, 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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YK05 YUU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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