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KG05 YAK

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,630 mi
Last recorded68,630 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YAK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,630 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,576 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 43,215 miles

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

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

fuel tank corroded

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2010 43,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel tank corroded

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,637 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,280 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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KG05 YAK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG05 YAK, 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 KG05 YAK registered?

KG05 YAK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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