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PK05 OAU

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,779 mi
Last recorded89,779 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 89,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 82,095 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED

UNDER SIDE CORRODING

Front TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT , INNER EDGES

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,411 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,691 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,101 miles

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)

vehicle requies tracking

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,828 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,788 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 13,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,770 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,272 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 OAU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

PK05 OAU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is PK05 OAU safe to buy?

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