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YY54 VLK

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,953 mi
Last recorded61,953 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VLK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 61,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 61,949 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,592 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 58,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,336 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 56,256 miles

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

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

Coolant leak header tank low ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 51,399 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,116 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 47,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central to rear exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,798 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,517 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,088 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,767 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,666 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,188 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,203 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,813 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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YY54 VLK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YY54 VLK, 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 YY54 VLK registered?

YY54 VLK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is YY54 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 VLK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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