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WJ55 FOF

2006 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,437 mi
Last recorded100,437 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 FOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 100,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 83,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 30 Mar 2015 57,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,642 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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)

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear suspension arms have slight corosion.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Rear suspension arms have slight corosion.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,015 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 41,015 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,646 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,565 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 FOF is a 2006 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FOF, 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 WJ55 FOF registered?

WJ55 FOF is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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