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AV05 LUB

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LUB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 99,179 miles

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

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,811 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 89,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 69,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,317 miles

N/s wiper smearing

N/s/f ABS wire insecure (refitted)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 44,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s wiper smearing

N/s/f ABS wire insecure (refitted)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

device holders removed from screen to pass test

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,569 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,743 miles

N/S/R tyre has deep cut to tread.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,776 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 195/55x15h

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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AV05 LUB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV05 LUB, 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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AV05 LUB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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