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PE05 TGF

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,619 mi
Last recorded56,619 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 TGF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,619 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,617 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/side and o/side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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 Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to mounting and lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,554 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off PLATE TAPED ON (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak COOLANT COMING OUT OF HEADER TANK WATER< CREAMY> ()

Offside Front ELECTRIC WINDOW NOT WORKING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH (1.4.2 (a) (i))

SILL COVER FITTED STOPING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,267 miles

BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES SECURED WITH TAPE

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Offside Front WINDOW NOT GOING DOWN

SILL COVER STOPPING FULL INSPECTION

UNDER SIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Fail 26 Feb 2019 54,267 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRODUCT ON LIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED AND BLOWING (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES SECURED WITH TAPE

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front WINDOW NOT GOING DOWN

SILL COVER STOPPING FULL INSPECTION

UNDER SIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Offside Front window not working

hand brake lever high

Fail 28 Feb 2018 52,925 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle insecure (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Offside Front window not working

hand brake lever high

Pass 2 Feb 2017 51,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to antirollbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,324 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,137 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,119 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,774 miles

fuel tank corroded,front tyres slightly bulged wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel tank corroded,front tyres slightly bulged wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,981 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 37,981 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,773 miles

front tyre's wearing on inner edge

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 TGF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PE05 TGF, 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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PE05 TGF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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