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AU55 HWD

2006 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,334 mi
Last recorded70,334 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 HWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 70,334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 64,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,448 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

both front floors corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,718 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,559 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,322 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,891 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,873 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,314 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,169 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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AU55 HWD is a 2006 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU55 HWD, 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 AU55 HWD registered?

AU55 HWD is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is AU55 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 HWD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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