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RX55 LJO

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,300 mi
Last recorded77,300 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,300 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 77,300 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 67,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,754 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 40,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,368 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,766 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 13,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,065 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 9,065 miles

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

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

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 LJO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

RX55 LJO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is RX55 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 LJO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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