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AU05 JTZ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JTZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror glass missing

non standard rear exhaust fitted

wiper controll insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2013 59,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

wiper controll insecure

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror glass missing

non standard rear exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,087 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,671 miles

some parts of exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,348 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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AU05 JTZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU05 JTZ, 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 AU05 JTZ registered?

AU05 JTZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AU05 JTZ safe to buy?

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