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AF05 YZK

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,408 mi
Last recorded74,408 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YZK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 74,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,367 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills covered with plastic trim couldn't inspect for corrosion

corrosion on all steering braking and suspension components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 69,367 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner and outer edges 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills covered with plastic trim couldn't inspect for corrosion

corrosion on all steering braking and suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,729 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,831 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,718 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,319 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,867 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,457 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,170 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,967 miles

Drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,611 miles

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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AF05 YZK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AF05 YZK, 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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AF05 YZK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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