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AD05 YGY

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YGY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,619 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside headlamp broken

Fail 7 Apr 2026 85,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside headlamp badly damaged

nearside headlamp broken

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,212 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 62,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working switch only working intermittently. (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,706 miles

Exhaust flexi joint corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,083 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,553 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,585 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 37,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 31,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,210 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,295 miles

srs light on

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,004 miles

srs light on

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,068 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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AD05 YGY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AD05 YGY, 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 AD05 YGY registered?

AD05 YGY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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