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VX05 MKG

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,769 mi
Last recorded104,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 MKG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2023 104,769 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre worn to approx 3mm

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

corrosion exhaust system, flexible section deteriorating

corrosion front floors, rear inner sills

corrosion front road springs

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2022 104,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to approx 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

outer driveshaft boots cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2022 104,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to approx 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

outer driveshaft boots cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2021 102,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer cv boots cracking

both sides rear suspension arm pendulum bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer cv boots cracking

both sides rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge and going porous

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing uneven

Fail 3 Jul 2020 98,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer cv boots cracking

both sides rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge and going porous

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing uneven

Pass 10 May 2019 93,426 miles

both sides front upper suspension arm balljoint dust covers deteriorating

both sides rear suspension pendulum arm bushes deteriorating

corrosion offside front to rear brake pipe at rear

offside rear tyre cracking, wearing uneven and nail in it

outer cv boots cracking

Pass 10 May 2018 89,893 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 89,893 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 87,163 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 87,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 83,305 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 83,305 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 75,649 miles

exhaust pipe deteriorated before rear joint

Fail 21 May 2014 75,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust pipe deteriorated before rear joint

Pass 10 May 2013 68,133 miles

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated ,just before the joint for the rear silencer

Pass 1 May 2012 59,699 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 51,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 51,180 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,290 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 42,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 30,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,449 miles

all tyres worn, offside front and nearside rear worst!

Fail 27 May 2008 19,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

all tyres worn, offside front and nearside rear worst!

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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VX05 MKG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX05 MKG, 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 VX05 MKG registered?

VX05 MKG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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