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AV05 DKF

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,249 mi
Last recorded117,249 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,249 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 109,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,283 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,283 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 87,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner edges of front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,636 miles

inner edges of front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,982 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 80,982 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust flexi is deteroirated

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust flexi is deteroirated

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,803 miles

o/s/r tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 12 Feb 2010 55,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

coolant warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,519 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front headlamp aim on highest limits,Offside front headlamp aim on lowest limits.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,246 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 27,246 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/side steering rack boot twisted

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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AV05 DKF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV05 DKF, 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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AV05 DKF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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