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AE55 HHY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,676 mi
Last recorded79,676 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HHY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,676 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 79,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

middle and rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,737 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,665 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 41,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,670 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 27,670 miles

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

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

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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AE55 HHY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AE55 HHY, 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 AE55 HHY registered?

AE55 HHY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AE55 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 HHY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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