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HG05 GKF

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,845 mi
Last recorded73,845 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,845 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 73,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,335 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 60,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,965 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 54,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,214 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,751 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner and outer treads

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,911 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer treads

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,882 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,765 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 12,765 miles

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

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

front wheel alginment out ?

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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HG05 GKF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG05 GKF, 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 HG05 GKF registered?

HG05 GKF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HG05 GKF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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