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OU05 XNT

2005 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XNT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,112 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front bumper corner insecure

nearside front wing is damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 87,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front bumper corner insecure

nearside front wing is damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,275 miles

bonnet safey catch stiff

engine oil low

n/s/f wing damaged

rear wiper blade split

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

tail gate rams weak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet safey catch stiff

engine oil low

n/s/f wing damaged

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre

rear wiper blade split

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

tail gate rams weak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,343 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Small crack in centre exhaust.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 64,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Small crack in centre exhaust.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,778 miles

Crack in nearside windscreen, at the very bottom, not effecting drivers view of the road.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 51,776 miles

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

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

Crack in nearside windscreen, at the very bottom, not effecting drivers view of the road.

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,049 miles

advanced corrosion and blowing rear exhaust box ,only just passed test

bonnet safety catch sticky

vehicle was returned to the VST with the n/s wiper blade resit above the crack taking the crack out of the swept area, now only just passed test.

trimming above pedals inseure

Fail 8 Jan 2010 42,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion and blowing rear exhaust box ,only just passed test

bonnet safety catch sticky

trimming above pedals inseure

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,847 miles

both rear tyres worn to the 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2008 7,297 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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OU05 XNT is a 2005 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU05 XNT, 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 OU05 XNT registered?

OU05 XNT is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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