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VX54 RHF

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,743 mi
Last recorded74,743 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 RHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,743 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,743 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,898 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,054 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,054 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,507 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 28,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,106 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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VX54 RHF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VX54 RHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX54 RHF registered?

VX54 RHF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is VX54 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX54 RHF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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