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VK05 URW

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,665 mi
Last recorded40,665 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 URW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,665 miles

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,621 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2020 40,620 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi cracked due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,158 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2019 40,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 38,395 miles

coolant level low

rear section exhaust rusty outer skin

Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,349 miles

nearside rear exterior door handle is broken

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,105 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 36,103 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,864 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,265 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,662 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,758 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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VK05 URW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK05 URW, 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 VK05 URW registered?

VK05 URW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 URW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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