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KU05 WPD

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 WPD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,055 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 110,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater not working offside & nearside (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,774 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,582 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,513 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 104,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,457 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 97,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 81,921 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 81,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,925 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,780 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 35,780 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,304 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 18,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KU05 WPD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KU05 WPD, 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 KU05 WPD registered?

KU05 WPD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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