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PO55 KBN

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 KBN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,001 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,102 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,086 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,413 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 67,413 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,593 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,075 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,743 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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PO55 KBN is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PO55 KBN, 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 PO55 KBN registered?

PO55 KBN is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is PO55 KBN safe to buy?

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