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OU05 XUA

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,251 mi
Last recorded32,251 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,251 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,226 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,206 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake discs scored.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,779 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,103 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 17,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 XUA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 XUA registered?

OU05 XUA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is OU05 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 XUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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