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KF05 RDV

2005 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 116,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 102,617 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,919 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,159 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 61,159 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,147 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,940 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,297 miles

front tyres wearing low on inside

Fail 14 Feb 2011 51,297 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low on inside

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,798 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 28,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,248 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 RDV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KF05 RDV, 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 KF05 RDV registered?

KF05 RDV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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