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WX55 UEB

2005 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 UEB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,684 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 26 Sep 2013 131,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake dragging on slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2013 131,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake dragging on slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 120,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 120,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 97,862 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 97,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,030 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 76,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UEB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 UEB, 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 WX55 UEB registered?

WX55 UEB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is WX55 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX55 UEB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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