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WJ55 GXL

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,481 mi
Last recorded59,481 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 GXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,481 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

Fail 18 Mar 2017 59,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,092 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,796 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,377 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

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

Front brake discs worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,281 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 GXL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

WJ55 GXL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is WJ55 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 GXL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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