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WA05 XAB

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,251 mi
Last recorded67,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 XAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres perishing

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion o/s rear boot floor

Fail 19 Jan 2016 67,251 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres perishing

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion o/s rear boot floor

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,266 miles

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion in o/s/r of boot compartment

Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,169 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade has small tear

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion in o/s/r of boot compartment

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,541 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r door outer handle reqs attn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,464 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,010 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm towards inner edge and smooth on edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

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 XAB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WA05 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

WA05 XAB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WA05 XAB safe to buy?

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