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WJ55 EFB

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,224 mi
Last recorded21,224 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EFB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2017 21,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,619 miles

Nearside Rear steeping an has flat spot

Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,038 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,108 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,520 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,315 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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WJ55 EFB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ55 EFB, 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 WJ55 EFB registered?

WJ55 EFB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is WJ55 EFB safe to buy?

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