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VX55 LVP

2006 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,210 mi
Last recorded47,210 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 LVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 47,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,917 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 46,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrishiing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,660 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 46,660 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,128 miles

o/s and n/s front floors rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,547 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner of rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,473 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and rear inner of rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system detiorated

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 40,473 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and rear inner of rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system detiorated

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,119 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 35,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,718 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 18,688 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,010 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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VX55 LVP is a 2006 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX55 LVP, 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 VX55 LVP registered?

VX55 LVP is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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