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LA55 WTU

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WTU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,278 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,278 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,706 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,480 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,126 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,538 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,109 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 24,109 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 16,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,127 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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LA55 WTU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA55 WTU, 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 LA55 WTU registered?

LA55 WTU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is LA55 WTU safe to buy?

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