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RX56 HGZ

2006 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,394 mi
Last recorded75,394 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HGZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush mid bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear chassis rails corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush mid bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear chassis rails corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,689 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os headlamp beam cloudy

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 46,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,356 miles

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

superficial cracking of rear tyres

Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,355 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

superficial cracking of rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,376 miles

Both front tyres bald on innner edges.

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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RX56 HGZ is a 2006 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RX56 HGZ, 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 RX56 HGZ registered?

RX56 HGZ is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is RX56 HGZ safe to buy?

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