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KB54 SXK

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,270 mi
Last recorded102,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 SXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,270 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 102,270 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre/rim distorted?

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 95,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre/rim distorted?

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,099 miles

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

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

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,259 miles

Both rear center trailing arm bushes.

Both rear shocks weak.

Front tyres going bald on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 94,259 miles

Both rear center trailing arm bushes.

Both rear shocks weak.

Front tyres going bald on inner edge.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,002 miles

Both front outer cv boot perishing.

Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Rear disc has been hot before.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,056 miles

ns wiper split

Fail 20 Jan 2015 87,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ns wiper split

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,204 miles

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

OSF tyre inner sidewall cut, replacement should be considered

OSR inner wheel rim as distorted as it can be without being a reason for refusal

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

front wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

OSF tyre inner sidewall cut, replacement should be considered

OSR inner wheel rim as distorted as it can be without being a reason for refusal

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

front wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,616 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 68,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,342 miles

water coolant low.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 59,338 miles

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

water coolant low.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,810 miles

advise: EML light is on permenantly.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,576 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 19,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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KB54 SXK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KB54 SXK, 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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KB54 SXK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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