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RX55 LHH

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,442 mi
Last recorded95,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LHH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,873 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,618 miles

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 10 Aug 2011 69,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,305 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LHH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LHH, 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

How do I check the history of RX55 LHH?

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What year was RX55 LHH registered?

RX55 LHH is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is RX55 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 LHH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX55 LHH have outstanding finance?

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