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YN05 WVH

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,674 mi
Last recorded161,674 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 WVH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 161,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn far more than off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange weak

Pass 2 Jul 2024 158,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 154,813 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pin hole in cv boot

hand brake reserve travel high

Fail 3 Jul 2023 154,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 148,131 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension both big bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 141,587 miles

EXHAUST WEAK/RUSTY

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION O/S BIG BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 141,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST WEAK/RUSTY

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION O/S BIG BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 135,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 125,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 125,653 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,917 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,610 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,610 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,048 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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YN05 WVH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YN05 WVH, 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 YN05 WVH registered?

YN05 WVH is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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