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AE55 HSY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,629 mi
Last recorded80,629 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 80,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes coated in grease/mud (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,668 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,193 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 43,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,931 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,983 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 HSY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE55 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

AE55 HSY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AE55 HSY safe to buy?

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