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YX05 WVC

2005 Rover 45

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,954 mi
Last recorded194,954 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WVC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 194,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 194,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front t/c/arm centre bushes worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 188,251 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2014 188,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

cooling system leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2013 180,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front tyres worn inner edges & n/s inner sidewall split

speedo only partially illuminates

Fail 15 Apr 2013 180,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front tyres worn inner edges & n/s inner sidewall split

speedo only partially illuminates

Pass 17 Apr 2012 172,110 miles

engine management light on

main brake pipes corroding

nsf wheel bent

Fail 16 Apr 2012 172,110 miles

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

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

engine management light on

main brake pipes corroding

nsf wheel bent

Pass 19 Apr 2011 162,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 154,297 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 154,295 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,995 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,315 miles

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)

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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YX05 WVC is a 2005 Rover 45 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX05 WVC, 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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YX05 WVC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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