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APS 47C

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPS 47C
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 74,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,707 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 69,845 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 69,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s / o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,063 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,191 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,892 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,939 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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APS 47C is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 APS 47C, 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 APS 47C registered?

APS 47C is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is APS 47C safe to buy?

The MOT history for APS 47C shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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