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YT05 PHU

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,247 mi
Last recorded50,247 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 PHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,247 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 50,245 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,391 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,796 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 41,795 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,746 miles

signs of standing, some wear suspension esp off side rear radius arm bush.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

signs of standing, some wear suspension esp off side rear radius arm bush.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,835 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,156 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 16,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 10,940 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,436 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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YT05 PHU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT05 PHU, 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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YT05 PHU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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