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KF05 XCP

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,591 mi
Last recorded78,591 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 XCP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 78,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 73,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 70,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 69,067 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 66,142 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 64,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 62,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,255 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 61,255 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,349 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,741 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 21,378 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,247 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 XCP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

KF05 XCP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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