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WK56 AXO

2006 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,871 mi
Last recorded74,871 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 AXO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 74,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,151 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 72,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front chassis legs corroded

Front headlamps slightly cloudy

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to tread but not to cord

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front chassis legs corroded

Front headlamps slightly cloudy

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to tread but not to cord

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,112 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 62,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,132 miles

nearside rear door handle insecure but still working

Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,872 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

corosion on exhaust

light corosion on fuel tank

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,607 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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WK56 AXO is a 2006 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WK56 AXO, 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 WK56 AXO registered?

WK56 AXO is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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