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GN55 AUO

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,210 mi
Last recorded55,210 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 AUO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 55,210 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 51,549 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 51,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 49,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,936 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 43,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,225 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,994 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,408 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 34,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 30,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 11,338 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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GN55 AUO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GN55 AUO, 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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What year was GN55 AUO registered?

GN55 AUO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is GN55 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 AUO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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