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KR05 YBT

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,595 mi
Last recorded71,595 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 YBT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 71,595 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 70,288 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,810 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,664 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 57,664 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,874 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,211 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,346 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 40,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,974 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,179 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,177 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,829 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,829 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 YBT is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KR05 YBT, 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 KR05 YBT registered?

KR05 YBT is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 6 August 2005.

Is KR05 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 YBT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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