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RX55 ABV

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,979 mi
Last recorded121,979 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ABV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,979 miles

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Exhaust system thin, corroded + slightly leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre + cracking

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Fail 20 Sep 2017 121,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Exhaust system thin, corroded + slightly leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre + cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 117,681 miles

front disc pads worn low

offside wiper blade split

Fail 10 Sep 2016 117,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 110,790 miles

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

o/s rear wheelbearing slight roughness

Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,707 miles

rear bumper damaged on o/s rear,no sharp edges

wiper blsdes splitting on ends

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,315 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 102,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 102,578 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,596 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,348 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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RX55 ABV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX55 ABV, 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 RX55 ABV registered?

RX55 ABV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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