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LX55 BYM

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,550 mi
Last recorded58,550 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BYM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,550 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

front tyres close to limit

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Aug 2018 58,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle bumper mud guard fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch missing handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

front tyres close to limit

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,841 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,426 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,371 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,407 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,291 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,802 miles

BOTH TYRES WEARING ON INNER 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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LX55 BYM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LX55 BYM, 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 LX55 BYM registered?

LX55 BYM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is LX55 BYM safe to buy?

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