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PK05 PNF

2005 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 PNF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 75,920 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,035 miles

bonding starting to let go on n/s/r upper tie arm

both front lower arms ball joint boots perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 62,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

bonding starting to let go on n/s/r upper tie arm

both front lower arms ball joint boots perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 51,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted & jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,920 miles

Long handbrake travel

N/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 13 Feb 2020 39,663 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Long handbrake travel

N/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,460 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 37,460 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,857 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 34,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,311 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 32,311 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,294 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 24,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise front discs have small lipped on each face which may cause an air gap and aquelling noise

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2010 162,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 162,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,473 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 PNF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PNF, 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 PNF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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