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PE05 TGX

2005 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,718 mi
Last recorded140,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 TGX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,718 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 137,042 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

n/s/f and rear inner sills heavily undersealed

o/s/f and rear inner sills heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2022 133,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 133,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,154 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 129,154 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,924 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,686 miles

Front chassis legs are starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,679 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split

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

Corrosion starting to both front chassis legs

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside tyre is approching tread wear indicators

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,469 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,269 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,779 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,727 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 31,868 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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PE05 TGX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PE05 TGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 TGX registered?

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

Is PE05 TGX safe to buy?

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