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RX55 OLM

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,026 mi
Last recorded60,026 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 OLM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,026 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,192 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 57,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,441 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 52,441 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 46,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,375 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,375 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,052 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 OLM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

RX55 OLM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is RX55 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 OLM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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