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SK06 MTL

2006 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 MTL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,018 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger @ anti-roll bar/suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Adjusted n/s headlamp aim @ time of test.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,971 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in the clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,112 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floors starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,801 miles

both rear brakes binding on slightly

rear brake pad linings low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,371 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 48,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,365 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing unevenly

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,585 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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SK06 MTL is a 2006 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SK06 MTL, 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 SK06 MTL registered?

SK06 MTL is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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