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GK05 XDG

2005 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XDG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 90,350 miles

Drivers floor and passenger floor corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 90,350 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drivers floor and passenger floor corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 85,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 79,385 miles

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 May 2016 72,999 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 9 May 2015 67,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2014 61,906 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,778 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,469 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,597 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,586 miles

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

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

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 XDG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK05 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

GK05 XDG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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