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AU05 LRK

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LRK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 69,442 miles

rear service and rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,153 miles

all brake disc's and pads low

Fail 15 Nov 2016 67,153 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake disc's and pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,701 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 54,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,932 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 53,586 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake fluid below max

drivers side waher has a blocked jet

nsf tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,854 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2012 42,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,021 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 37,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,078 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,817 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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AU05 LRK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU05 LRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 LRK registered?

AU05 LRK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AU05 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LRK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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