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AX54 TFV

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,767 mi
Last recorded59,767 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 TFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 59,767 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 59,767 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 57,529 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 57,529 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,626 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 51,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 45,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,546 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 42,542 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,738 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,779 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,814 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,487 miles

nearside rear passenger outside door handle faulty

Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,785 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 12,400 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,829 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 9,829 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,555 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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AX54 TFV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 AX54 TFV, 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 AX54 TFV registered?

AX54 TFV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is AX54 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 TFV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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