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KP54 DXC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,629 mi
Last recorded61,629 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 DXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,629 miles

Engine coolant level warning light on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot deteriorated-slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated/uneven wear/tyre tread low-Tyre size 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated/uneven wear/tyre tread low-Tyre size 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre pressure was low on pre-checks

Rear exhaust corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 61,627 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine coolant level warning light on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot deteriorated-slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated/uneven wear/tyre tread low-Tyre size 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated/uneven wear/tyre tread low-Tyre size 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre pressure was low on pre-checks

Rear exhaust corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing uneven and low on inner tread-Tyre size 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing uneven and low on inner tread-Tyre size 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing uneven and low on inner tread-Tyre size 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing uneven and low on inner tread-Tyre size 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 50,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,743 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,571 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,938 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,938 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,394 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 26,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,406 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,639 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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KP54 DXC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KP54 DXC, 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 KP54 DXC registered?

KP54 DXC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is KP54 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP54 DXC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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