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AE05 WPU

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,328 mi
Last recorded92,328 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WPU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,328 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 92,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,668 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check inner brake pads

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,589 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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AE05 WPU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE05 WPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 WPU registered?

AE05 WPU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is AE05 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 WPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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