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RX55 VNR

2006 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 77,615 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,770 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 69,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,069 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,471 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,870 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 50,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,990 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,339 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

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

o/s/f tyre is worn more on the inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 27,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,749 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 11,567 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 VNR is a 2006 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR registered?

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

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