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YW05 RDO

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,969 mi
Last recorded64,969 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 RDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 60,442 miles

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

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

exhaust back box baffles noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2017 55,833 miles

exhaust back box baffles noisey

Fail 1 Apr 2017 55,785 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,790 miles

Front floors surface corrosion recomend treatment

Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,513 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Fail 15 Nov 2014 53,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,080 miles

engine management light on

under body surface corrosion recomend underseal

Fail 23 Nov 2013 52,065 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

under body surface corrosion recomend underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,825 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 50,824 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,113 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 44,113 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,436 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,824 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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YW05 RDO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YW05 RDO, 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 YW05 RDO registered?

YW05 RDO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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