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YJ55 SFZ

2006 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,718 mi
Last recorded60,718 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 SFZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,718 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 57,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi leaking slightly but not affecting emission readings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes de-bonding slightly however not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 53,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip snapped and allowing grease to escape (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi leaking slightly but not affecting emission readings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes de-bonding slightly however not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 49,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 41,689 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 41,684 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front springs corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,597 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 22,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,731 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,894 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,174 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,358 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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YJ55 SFZ is a 2006 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,724 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 YJ55 SFZ, 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 20 years old, this Rover 45 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ55 SFZ registered?

YJ55 SFZ is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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