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WX08 HDA

2008 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Rover 4550,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HDA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 81,979 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 81,979 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 77,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 77,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 64,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 57,420 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,510 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,949 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 45,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil filter slight leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,153 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 28,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 12,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 10,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,172 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on legal limit worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 7,454 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 HDA is a 2008 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WX08 HDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX08 HDA registered?

WX08 HDA is a 2008 Rover 45, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is WX08 HDA safe to buy?

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