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PK05 BSY

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,501 mi
Last recorded91,501 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BSY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 91,501 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,070 miles

front & rear tyres are different sizes

nearside front tyre is deteriorated & cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,070 miles

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

front & rear tyres are different sizes

nearside front tyre is deteriorated & cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,831 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 82,831 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 73,596 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 73,596 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 70,406 miles

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

rear silencer starting t o corrode at joint

timing belt advise

Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,406 miles

rear silencer starting t o corrode at joint

timing belt advise

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,528 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 58,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,550 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 44,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,560 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,158 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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PK05 BSY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PK05 BSY, 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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PK05 BSY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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