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RX55 UXJ

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,356 mi
Last recorded51,356 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 51,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill trims fitted to car

Fail 26 May 2023 51,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill trims fitted to car

Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 49,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 45,722 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak/corroded (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 2 Nov 2016 41,071 miles

exhaust weak/corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brakes squeeky/noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2014 35,516 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brakes squeeky/noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,166 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2012 30,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 35,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,631 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 UXJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

RX55 UXJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is RX55 UXJ safe to buy?

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