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RX55 UYA

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,940 mi
Last recorded39,940 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UYA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 39,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 36,353 miles

Headlight beam patterns deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 33,313 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors on both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 33,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing, replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors on both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 30,308 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner floors at the front next to subframe mounting have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad close to limit - is more worn than other 3 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly perished on stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 28,024 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner floors around box section of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 28,024 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner floors around box section of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 26,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres heavily worn on inner edges - advise replacement and tracking check

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,721 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,465 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 20,465 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 18,614 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 14,869 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 14,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 13,133 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 9,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 6,759 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 UYA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UYA, 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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RX55 UYA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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