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AO05 AEF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,556 mi
Last recorded69,556 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AEF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,950 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,773 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2014 54,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,183 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,646 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Chip in screen in zone B,

Nail in nearside rear tyre (boarderline if repairable),

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyre walls damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,437 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 15,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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AO05 AEF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO05 AEF, 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 AO05 AEF registered?

AO05 AEF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is AO05 AEF safe to buy?

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