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WX55 ENR

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 ENR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,666 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 82,641 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s wishbone arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,367 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,082 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 58,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,602 miles

front headlight lenses deteriorating

ns/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

ns/r tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,524 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 34,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,493 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,145 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)

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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WX55 ENR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WX55 ENR, 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 WX55 ENR registered?

WX55 ENR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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