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PK05 AOF

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,940 mi
Last recorded49,940 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 AOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 49,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 46,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 43,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,492 miles

offside and nearside front coil springs surface corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,049 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split ( close to cords )

Fail 13 Jan 2014 35,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split ( close to cords )

Fail 9 Jan 2013 32,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,277 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,387 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 26,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,551 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 20,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2009 14,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,059 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 10,059 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)

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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PK05 AOF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PK05 AOF, 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 PK05 AOF registered?

PK05 AOF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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