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AR05 DJR

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,942 mi
Last recorded56,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DJR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall no cord showing

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,337 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 41,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,735 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,417 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 30,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,577 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 25,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,694 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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AR05 DJR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AR05 DJR, 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 AR05 DJR registered?

AR05 DJR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is AR05 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 DJR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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