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KF05 RCO

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,557 mi
Last recorded51,557 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RCO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,557 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,243 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 31,875 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 31,875 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,051 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 22,051 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 4 Mar 2008 16,815 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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KF05 RCO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KF05 RCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF05 RCO registered?

KF05 RCO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is KF05 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 RCO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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