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WX08 DXG

2008 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,299 mi
Last recorded63,299 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Rover 4550,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 DXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,299 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear upper arm bush deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded, unable to test in clip

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,881 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear upper arm bush deteriorated

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2018 56,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,928 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters badly cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,971 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge and uneven

slight blow front section exhaust

Fail 14 Jul 2016 44,971 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge and uneven

slight blow front section exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,985 miles

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2014 31,560 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

nearside front tyre near wear limit

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,313 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 26,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 21,021 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,578 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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WX08 DXG is a 2008 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WX08 DXG, 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 WX08 DXG registered?

WX08 DXG is a 2008 Rover 45, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is WX08 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX08 DXG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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