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PX55 EKU

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,323 mi
Last recorded107,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 EKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 107,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,770 miles

nsf tyre low on edge

osf seat loose

osf wheel buckled

osr tyre low outer edge

front washers work with rear switch

both cv boots cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2015 94,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both cv boots cracked

front washers work with rear switch

nsf tyre low on edge

osf seat loose

osf wheel buckled

osr tyre low outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,362 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,101 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 79,101 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,152 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,653 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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PX55 EKU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX55 EKU, 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 PX55 EKU registered?

PX55 EKU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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