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HW08 SUZ

2008 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,162 mi
Last recorded82,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Rover 4550,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 SUZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,700 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion both front floor pans

Fail 27 Nov 2017 81,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

corrosion both front floor pans

Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,290 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 68,290 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,331 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,983 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,221 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.4 wheel allignment needed

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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HW08 SUZ is a 2008 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 50,928 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 HW08 SUZ, 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 18 years old, this Rover 45 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW08 SUZ registered?

HW08 SUZ is a 2008 Rover 45, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is HW08 SUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 SUZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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