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KR05 XHW

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,597 mi
Last recorded100,597 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XHW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 100,597 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Inner both inner sills have surface rust

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,157 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside dry and scally advise "wax oil"

Pass 12 Aug 2019 92,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,490 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 80,502 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 80,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearexaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,082 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 55,082 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 49,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 49,191 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 42,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 42,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

near side-off side front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side-off side front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,457 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,099 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 12,097 miles

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

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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KR05 XHW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KR05 XHW, 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 KR05 XHW registered?

KR05 XHW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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