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RX05 XAF

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,179 mi
Last recorded78,179 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 XAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,179 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wing damaged

n/s rear door handel loose

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,179 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear door handel loose

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,418 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,848 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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RX05 XAF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX05 XAF, 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 RX05 XAF registered?

RX05 XAF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is RX05 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 XAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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