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YN05 WVJ

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,876 mi
Last recorded103,876 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 WVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush cracked and come away from bonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush come away from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed and 2 bulges on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush cracked and come away from bonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush come away from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,445 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 57,007 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

water leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,007 miles

water leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,651 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,488 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 WVJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

YN05 WVJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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