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AU55 HTZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

33,413 mi
Last recorded33,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,413 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2015 33,413 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside & offside front wiper baldes split but still clearing screen

nearside front inner sill could not be checked because door will not open at time of test

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,439 miles

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

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

Traces of oil around steering rack

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

nearside steering rack end balljoint has slight play

offside steering rack end balljoint has slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2013 30,439 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Traces of oil around steering rack

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

nearside steering rack end balljoint has slight play

offside steering rack end balljoint has slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2012 27,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

middle & rear exhaust system corroded

nearside front & nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

middle & rear exhaust system corroded

nearside front & nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

power steering rack has slight leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,762 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 24,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 21,041 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 21,030 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,593 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 10,590 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 HTZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

AU55 HTZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AU55 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 HTZ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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