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RX55 VOG

2006 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,076 mi
Last recorded63,076 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VOG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 63,076 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe to pump o/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,593 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 57,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 52,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 52,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 52,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 52,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 51,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 49,539 miles

SOME RUST UNDER BODY

Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,274 miles

covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,718 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 439,189 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 439,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,011 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,559 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 38,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,952 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,366 miles

front brake pads worn low

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2010 29,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads worn low

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,987 miles

damage to front bumper on nearside

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 VOG is a 2006 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

RX55 VOG is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is RX55 VOG safe to buy?

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