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YT05 PGO

2005 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,236 mi
Last recorded102,236 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 PGO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 102,236 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 102,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 98,821 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,746 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cills not fully checked due to covers fitted

slight free paly in handbrake

Fail 3 Oct 2013 92,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cills not fully checked due to covers fitted

slight free paly in handbrake

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,338 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Oct 2011 86,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 71,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 57,835 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YT05 PGO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT05 PGO, 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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YT05 PGO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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