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WX55 JBY

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,740 mi
Last recorded76,740 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 JBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,740 miles

Horn slightly grating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage no sharp edges exposed

Fail 19 Oct 2016 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Horn slightly grating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage no sharp edges exposed

Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,273 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2014 60,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2013 55,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 41,263 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 15 Oct 2010 34,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2010 34,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,310 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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WX55 JBY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WX55 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

WX55 JBY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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