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PK05 FFV

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,850 mi
Last recorded102,850 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 102,850 miles

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s and n/s rear suspension arms showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2021 102,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack and split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,834 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to crack

rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 102,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge and split inbetween tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge and split inbetween tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to crack

rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 97,977 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 97,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,996 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,350 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,763 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 8 Mar 2014 84,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,374 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,449 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,075 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,745 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,273 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 FFV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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