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KF05 XBO

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,303 mi
Last recorded55,303 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 XBO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,303 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake application noisey

Fail 21 Feb 2017 55,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake application noisey

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,802 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,799 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,322 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 46,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,688 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,326 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,326 miles

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

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

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 XBO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KF05 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

Is KF05 XBO safe to buy?

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