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AE05 WRD

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,391 mi
Last recorded55,391 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,210 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 45,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,140 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,140 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,401 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,628 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,409 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,308 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WRD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

AE05 WRD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AE05 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 WRD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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