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WX55 VXG

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,696 mi
Last recorded24,696 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 23,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,413 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 20,806 miles

Exhaust system flexible section deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 25 Oct 2016 20,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system flexible section deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front 195/55/15 tyre wearing heavily on its inner shoulder

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 16,580 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 12,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 8,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,814 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 VXG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

WX55 VXG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is WX55 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX55 VXG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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