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AE05 URN

2005 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,983 mi
Last recorded51,983 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 URN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,983 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 51,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,426 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust corroded.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,209 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,293 miles

Front brake pads low.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,764 miles

Auxillary belt got cracks

Coolant leak

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 21,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Auxillary belt got cracks

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,707 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 13,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

dampness around steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,571 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,375 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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AE05 URN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URN, 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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What year was AE05 URN registered?

AE05 URN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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