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AU55 DVX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,045 mi
Last recorded52,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DVX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,972 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,783 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle and rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,253 miles

near side front steering rack gattor damp

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,529 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,450 miles

both rear tyre treads stepped/worn unevenly on inner edges of tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,418 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,105 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 19,101 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,153 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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AU55 DVX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU55 DVX, 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 AU55 DVX registered?

AU55 DVX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AU55 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 DVX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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