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AE05 VNO

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VNO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 96,542 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 96,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountings all broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 96,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Central to rear exhaust rubber hangers badly perished

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front outer wall split

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 92,111 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 92,097 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts perished (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 82,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

offside front tyre has excessive shoulder wear both sides

Fail 30 Apr 2016 82,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure hit someting, aim too low (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

offside front tyre has excessive shoulder wear both sides

Pass 1 May 2015 74,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,028 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,028 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,361 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 59,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,953 miles

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

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 VNO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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