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PJ55 LWO

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,171 mi
Last recorded109,171 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LWO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 109,171 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light illuminated

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,171 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,124 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 102,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 93,043 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,043 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,131 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,360 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,286 miles

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

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

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

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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PJ55 LWO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ55 LWO, 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 PJ55 LWO registered?

PJ55 LWO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is PJ55 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 LWO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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