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RX55 VNP

2006 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,912 mi
Last recorded48,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VNP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 48,912 miles

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

exhaust is thine

front cv boots

Fail 29 Jan 2020 48,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust is thine

front cv boots

Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,339 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,752 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both off side and near side (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,838 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 44,837 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)

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 44,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside + nearside (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,767 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 15 Jan 2014 40,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,525 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 VNP is a 2006 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VNP, 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.

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What year was RX55 VNP registered?

RX55 VNP is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is RX55 VNP safe to buy?

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