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PK05 OBE

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,353 mi
Last recorded44,353 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OBE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,353 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,353 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,371 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 22,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,955 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,788 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 OBE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

PK05 OBE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is PK05 OBE safe to buy?

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