2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · FY05 KNF

The 2005 Rover 45 is currently roadworthy, with the most recent MOT test on 11 November 2025 at 70,056 miles recording a pass and no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, showing three consecutive passes since a single failure in October 2023. The tester recorded no defects at the most recent inspection, and the previous November 2024 test at 68,395 miles also showed no defects, indicating consistent servicing without recurring mechanical faults. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,300 miles per year. A notable gap exists between the August 2022 test at 63,386 miles and the October 2023 test at 65,412 miles, spanning 14 months with only 2,026 miles added. Mileage then accumulated more steadily over the following two years, rising by 4,644 miles between October 2023 and November 2025. The extended idle period followed by regular use suggests the vehicle may have sat unused for long stretches, a pattern that accelerates rubber degradation and brake corrosion even when annual mileages remain low. The October 2023 failure at 65,412 miles occurred just 15 days before a pass at the same mileage, yet the supplied record lists no specific defects for either test. A buyer should therefore investigate the reason for that failure directly with the testing station. Beyond that anomaly, the clean defect history means no specific components are flagged from the data, but the age and low-use profile demand a physical inspection of suspension bushes, corroded brake discs and calipers, exhaust system integrity, and structural rust on subframes and sills. The timing belt interval should also be verified against the manufacturer’s schedule, as a 2005 engine with only 70,000 miles may still be due for replacement based on time alone.