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P96 RAB

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,759 mi
Last recorded28,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 RAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 28,759 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted both sides

light perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2025 27,035 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 27,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 24,933 miles

Nearside Front slight play when on turn tables pushing at top

Fail 4 Jun 2024 24,918 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play when on turn tables pushing at top

Pass 19 Jun 2023 22,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost smooth on inner shoulder of tread only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 20,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,961 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights`plastic lenses slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 18,961 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights`plastic lenses slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 16,805 miles

both front jacking points showing some corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2019 14,578 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 14,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases plus centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 11,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 8,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,998 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 6,911 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 5,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 3,927 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 3,927 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 2,881 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 2,853 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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P96 RAB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 P96 RAB, 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 P96 RAB registered?

P96 RAB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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