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AV05 DME

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,883 mi
Last recorded63,883 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DME
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on both outer edges

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine light on

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on both outer edges

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,704 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 55,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,573 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,542 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,243 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,667 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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AV05 DME is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV05 DME, 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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AV05 DME is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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