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PK05 GVR

2005 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,028 mi
Last recorded75,028 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 GVR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,028 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 75,028 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,823 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Back of engine ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,823 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Back of engine ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,266 miles

High level upper brake light has bulbs out - but less than 50% of total

Fail 31 Aug 2015 54,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light indicating a fault

High level upper brake light has bulbs out - but less than 50% of total

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,147 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 51,147 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,890 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 21,985 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 21,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,163 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 GVR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVR, 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 PK05 GVR registered?

PK05 GVR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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