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PK05 OLB

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,253 mi
Last recorded70,253 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OLB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 70,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,496 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Dec 2015 61,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65~14 outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,001 miles

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,768 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,612 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 OLB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB registered?

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

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