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PX05 SWK

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,625 mi
Last recorded88,625 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 SWK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 88,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front bumper split

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside doors damaged

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust close to osr brake pipe/gear selector

noise on engine sounds like plug arcing??

Fail 16 Jan 2017 88,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front bumper split

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside doors damaged

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust close to osr brake pipe/gear selector

noise on engine sounds like plug arcing??

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,955 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,614 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 61,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,794 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 52,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,878 miles

Both front brake discs corroded but not weakened

Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front brake discs corroded but not weakened

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,943 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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PX05 SWK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PX05 SWK, 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 PX05 SWK registered?

PX05 SWK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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