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CU05 KYE

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,687 mi
Last recorded81,687 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KYE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,687 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear door handle loose

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

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 81,686 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear door handle loose

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

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,209 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,549 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 73,549 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,981 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,063 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 60,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,997 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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CU05 KYE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU05 KYE, 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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CU05 KYE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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