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RX55 VMJ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,987 mi
Last recorded69,987 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VMJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,987 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 69,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,754 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 51,064 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 38,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,548 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 26,092 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,092 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,165 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 17,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,453 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)

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 VMJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

RX55 VMJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is RX55 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 VMJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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