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AE05 VNX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,741 mi
Last recorded73,741 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VNX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,016 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,291 miles

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

all springs corroded

both front tyres wearing on edge/ perished

offside rear tail light lens damaged

under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,266 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 40,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,756 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,629 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 22,584 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,767 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 VNX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey 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 VNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 VNX registered?

AE05 VNX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is AE05 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 VNX 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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