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HT05 KBK

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,917 mi
Last recorded49,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 KBK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 49,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 39,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 28,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 24,285 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 24,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 22,903 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 22,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 16,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,593 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,564 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,314 miles

drivers wiperblade split at end

Fail 28 Jun 2011 12,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers wiperblade split at end

Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,282 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 7,442 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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HT05 KBK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HT05 KBK, 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 HT05 KBK registered?

HT05 KBK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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