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AE55 HLW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,921 mi
Last recorded53,921 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HLW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails. ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 53,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails. ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Nearside front abs sensor ring (3.4.2)

Engine missfire

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front abs sensor bolt damaged component secure at time of test

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has slight play

Unable to give full inspection to front brake pads

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 1 Oct 2016 42,812 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Nearside front abs sensor ring (3.4.2)

Engine missfire

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has slight play

Unable to give full inspection to front brake pads

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,934 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 19,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,912 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 18,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,776 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,979 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AE55 HLW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE55 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

AE55 HLW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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