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VO54 XJE

2005 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,041 mi
Last recorded63,041 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 XJE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 63,041 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 63,036 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,613 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 44,613 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2016 32,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,481 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,033 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 30,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,705 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,129 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 17,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VO54 XJE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 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 VO54 XJE, 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 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO54 XJE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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