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KT55 YPP

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YPP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,160 miles

childseat fitted to osr not allowing inspection of adult belt

front & rear tyres different size

rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,391 miles

slight smear from front wipers

rear suspension upper stabiliser arm inner bushes cracked & unbonding

both sides front wishbone front bushes badly worn & noisy in operation

both sides front wishbone rear bushes worn & noisy in operation

both sides rear radius arm pivot bushes unbonding

nearside rear outer door handle works intermittently

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 89,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both sides front wishbone front bushes badly worn & noisy in operation

both sides front wishbone rear bushes worn & noisy in operation

both sides rear radius arm pivot bushes unbonding

nearside rear outer door handle works intermittently

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear suspension upper stabiliser arm inner bushes cracked & unbonding

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking and splitting on tread

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

front wiper blades smearing screen

fuel tank slightly corroded

sill covers

Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,512 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking and splitting on tread

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

front wiper blades smearing screen

fuel tank slightly corroded

sill covers

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 75,256 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 63,305 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres - worn edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,419 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,527 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,527 miles

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

Offside 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 1 Sep 2009 33,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,156 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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KT55 YPP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KT55 YPP, 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 KT55 YPP registered?

KT55 YPP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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