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RX55 WMW

2006 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,255 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 44,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2014 38,789 miles

Drivers window doesn't open

Oversills fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2014 38,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drivers window doesn't open

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,304 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,926 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 29,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,058 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,331 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 WMW is a 2006 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

RX55 WMW is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is RX55 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 WMW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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