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PK05 FFM

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,533 mi
Last recorded128,533 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 128,533 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 128,533 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,912 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 114,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 107,949 miles

battery clip missing but inside battery box

Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 98,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,480 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 86,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,757 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 67,756 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,390 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FFM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

PK05 FFM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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