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KL05 FLJ

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,964 mi
Last recorded78,964 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 FLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,243 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,241 miles

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

idle emissions slow to stabilize

rear brake rise and fall poor

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,160 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,155 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,248 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight split to front wiper blades

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight split to front wiper blades

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,152 miles

low to no tread on outer part of o/s/r tyre plus cracks in tread, only just passed test

tread low on edges of both front tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2009 31,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

low to no tread on outer part of o/s/r tyre plus cracks in tread, only just passed test

tread low on edges of both front tyres

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,257 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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KL05 FLJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KL05 FLJ, 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 KL05 FLJ registered?

KL05 FLJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KL05 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL05 FLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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