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GK05 XBY

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,652 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 67,652 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,998 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 65,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 64,634 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,383 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 61,383 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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,185 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 57,185 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,212 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 42,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,504 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,694 miles

slight cut n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,914 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,163 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 14,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,609 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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GK05 XBY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GK05 XBY, 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 GK05 XBY registered?

GK05 XBY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 XBY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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