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YT05 WFJ

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,100 mi
Last recorded130,100 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 WFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 130,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipe corroding /damp

Pass 6 Jun 2022 126,598 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,842 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 123,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 120,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,193 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 106,448 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,893 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,378 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,084 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,004 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,842 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,993 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,215 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 WFJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT05 WFJ, 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 YT05 WFJ registered?

YT05 WFJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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