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AE55 HJX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,267 mi
Last recorded30,267 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 30,267 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 30,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,404 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 27,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 23,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,688 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,376 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 22,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,372 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,931 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 14,297 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 10,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,769 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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AE55 HJX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJX, 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 AE55 HJX registered?

AE55 HJX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AE55 HJX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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