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AE55 OXU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,397 mi
Last recorded52,397 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,397 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 52,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 57,068 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,995 miles

Rear seats folded down unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,216 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 34,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both sides front anti role bar bushes braking up

slight blow on center and rear exhaust + very rusty

slight play on n/s/outer track rod end

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,252 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 21,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 OXU 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 66.7%.

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 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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

AE55 OXU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is AE55 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 OXU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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