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AE05 USG

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,109 mi
Last recorded35,109 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 USG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,109 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,977 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust section corroded and weak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 30,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust section corroded and weak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,830 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,181 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 18,181 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,763 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 USG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

AE05 USG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AE05 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 USG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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