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PL05 RSV

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

47,163 mi
Last recorded47,163 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RSV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 47,163 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle and back joint corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 30 May 2017 47,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle and back joint corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,874 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,435 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

tracking out

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,199 miles

tracking out

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Jul 2013 36,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,808 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,808 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 23,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 15,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,004 miles

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

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,277 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 RSV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PL05 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

PL05 RSV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is PL05 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 RSV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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