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YM54 VFZ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,061 mi
Last recorded93,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 VFZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 93,061 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 93,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and kick up to wrong side (left hand drive headlamp fitted) (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,850 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 87,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,390 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,477 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriorating , perishing

both headlamps deteriorating, starting to reduce light output of lamps

joint between exhaust centre pipe & rear silencer corroding

ruts forming to underside in places

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,547 miles

Fault on central locking doors ice up

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 60,683 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating but not affecting beam image

Catalytic converter internals collapsed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 54,789 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 49,902 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 46,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,786 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 42,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,656 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn and unbonding

Pass 19 Feb 2012 31,962 miles

coil spring corroded

front discs corroded and worn

slight oil leaks

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,299 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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YM54 VFZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue 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 YM54 VFZ, 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 YM54 VFZ registered?

YM54 VFZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is YM54 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM54 VFZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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