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PK05 VCL

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,634 mi
Last recorded85,634 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 VCL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,634 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 64,740 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 54,899 miles

offside front tyre starting to split

Fail 30 Apr 2011 54,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 13 May 2010 43,045 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 43,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 57,538 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 31,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,897 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 VCL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

PK05 VCL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is PK05 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 VCL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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