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AE06 HAU

2006 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,796 mi
Last recorded73,796 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 HAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 73,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,295 miles

Lower ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES COVERD IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL

Fail 7 Feb 2025 72,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES COVERD IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,667 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,914 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,629 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,629 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,869 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens discoloured. (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens discoloured. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,330 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,328 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,839 miles

sat- nav holder removed from the windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,317 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,121 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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AE06 HAU is a 2006 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,724 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 AE06 HAU, 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 20 years old, this Rover 45 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE06 HAU registered?

AE06 HAU is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2006.

Is AE06 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 HAU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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