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KF05 VCP

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 VCP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 95,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 92,481 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 87,150 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine oil on minimum level mark

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,150 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing uneven

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine oil on minimum level mark

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2012 81,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,967 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 75,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,709 miles

o/s/r upper suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r upper suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2009 58,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,332 miles

n/s/f tyre low

rear silencer baffles loose

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 VCP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

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

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