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PE05 CFA

2005 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 CFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,959 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 92,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,076 miles

small pin hole in n/s driveshaft rubber boot leaking grease slightly.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 89,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

bonnet secondary catch is partially seized

small pin hole in n/s driveshaft rubber boot leaking grease slightly.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,763 miles

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,544 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,095 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,969 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 59,169 miles

front washers are weak

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

front washers are weak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,626 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,380 miles

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,185 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,288 miles

front brake pads appear worn

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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PE05 CFA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PE05 CFA, 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 PE05 CFA registered?

PE05 CFA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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