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WX55 OTA

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,462 mi
Last recorded92,462 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 OTA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 89,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FUEL TANK CORRODED

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,850 miles

Front springs corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,816 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 Oct 2014 72,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,175 miles

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

O/S Mirror glass cracked

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S Mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,479 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 51,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,485 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 OTA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

WX55 OTA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 2 October 2005.

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