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PK05 OBC

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,898 mi
Last recorded56,898 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,898 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 56,898 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody rust

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 55,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 52,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 49,872 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 5 May 2018 49,872 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,676 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,472 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,472 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

dashboard engine warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,172 miles

dashboard engine warning light on

Pass 3 May 2011 38,617 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,907 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 30,122 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,936 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 OBC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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