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RX55 DXY

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,577 mi
Last recorded84,577 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 DXY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,489 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,289 miles

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

windscreen scratched offside

Fail 1 Sep 2012 46,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

windscreen scratched offside

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,482 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,236 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,239 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 DXY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 RX55 DXY, 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 RX55 DXY registered?

RX55 DXY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is RX55 DXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 DXY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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