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PL05 RFF

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RFF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 73,874 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 73,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 70,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,369 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 59,367 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,000 miles

Nearside Front Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,846 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 54,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,608 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 29,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,023 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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PL05 RFF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL05 RFF, 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 PL05 RFF registered?

PL05 RFF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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