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WA05 PXP

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,776 mi
Last recorded64,776 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 PXP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 64,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,909 miles

Nearside Front nail

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,193 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 41,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 41,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,108 miles

Centre and rear exhausts badly corroded

Rear tyres cracking in tread areas

Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,108 miles

Centre and rear exhausts badly corroded

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread areas

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,156 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 31,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,273 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 28,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,709 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 24,709 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,030 miles

all tyres low on inside edges.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 21,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres low on inside 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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WA05 PXP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WA05 PXP, 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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What year was WA05 PXP registered?

WA05 PXP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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