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AY55 CKE

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,293 mi
Last recorded58,293 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 54,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 54,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge perished excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge - 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,127 miles

Offside Front floor getting rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2020 53,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor getting rusty

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,217 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no reserve (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,987 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,673 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 33,673 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,743 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 29,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,497 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,665 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 13,393 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 13,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,528 miles

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

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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AY55 CKE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY55 CKE, 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 AY55 CKE registered?

AY55 CKE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AY55 CKE safe to buy?

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