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YY54 YWB

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,330 mi
Last recorded68,330 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 YWB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,330 miles

both front floors slight corrosion

plastic sill covers obscuring views

Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,521 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc dust cover corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 60,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc dust cover corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,227 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 59,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 55,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,645 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 51,639 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,448 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 48,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,622 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,527 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 36,266 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,392 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,165 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,812 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 14,812 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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YY54 YWB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YY54 YWB, 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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YY54 YWB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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