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RX55 VMK

2006 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,334 mi
Last recorded53,334 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VMK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,739 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,388 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,508 miles

Slight play in NSR upper hub assembly arm

Fail 17 Jan 2013 34,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges advise to change asap

Slight play in NSR upper hub assembly arm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 28,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,246 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 20,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,626 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2009 6,064 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 VMK is a 2006 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,724 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 VMK, 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 20 years old, this Rover 45 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX55 VMK registered?

RX55 VMK is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is RX55 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 VMK 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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