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MK05 YOE

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,060 mi
Last recorded70,060 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YOE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,060 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 64,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 59,204 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 54,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 50,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,998 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,104 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,039 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,266 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front pads starting to wear.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 22,730 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,009 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2010 16,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,626 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 15,623 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,789 miles

front tyres worn on inside 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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MK05 YOE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK05 YOE, 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 MK05 YOE registered?

MK05 YOE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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