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YY05 HRK

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 HRK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,639 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,187 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 26,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,012 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls but not exposing cords

nsr tyre worn outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls but not exposing cords

nsr tyre worn outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,560 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YY05 HRK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YY05 HRK, 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 YY05 HRK registered?

YY05 HRK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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