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PK05 PLU

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,923 mi
Last recorded44,923 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,922 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,370 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 41,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,066 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,907 miles

offside rear light cluster and bumper slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,252 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,436 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 PLU 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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

PK05 PLU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is PK05 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 PLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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