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PL05 SKD

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,944 mi
Last recorded81,944 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 SKD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2012 81,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,958 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,478 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

N/s/r wheel has slight buckle

O/s/f suspension arm front bush starting to split - worn

Fail 11 Jul 2008 47,478 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

N/s/r wheel has slight buckle

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/s/f suspension arm front bush starting to split - worn

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

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 SKD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKD, 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 PL05 SKD registered?

PL05 SKD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is PL05 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 SKD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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