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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
none standard exhaust fitted noise but not excessive
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
none standard exhaust fitted noise but not excessive
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Couldn't gain access to load area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around PAS pipes/rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brakes squeal in operation
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Couldn't gain access to load area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around PAS pipes/rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brakes squeal in operation
Front both tyres wearing edges
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed/cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed/cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear brake lag - 22%
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt holed/poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
headlamp patterns very high
washer aims high
Front both tyres wearing edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed/cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed/cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear brake lag - 22%
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt holed/poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
headlamp patterns very high
washer aims high
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside steering has play at fixing
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack gator (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
stone chip in near side of screen
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
stone chip in near side of screen
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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AE05 URH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 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 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 URH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE05 URH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 July 2005.
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