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VO05 PGV

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,364 mi
Last recorded98,364 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 PGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,364 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 98,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

battery loose

coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,168 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,290 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 95,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,681 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,296 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

dry suspension joint n/s/front.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,221 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 PGV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VO05 PGV, 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 PGV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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