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VO05 KBU

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,146 mi
Last recorded67,146 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,142 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,005 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,015 miles

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

both sides front chassis/under-floors rusted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,249 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 52,147 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 46,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,327 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,318 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,864 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,134 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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VO05 KBU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO05 KBU, 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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VO05 KBU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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