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AV05 UAB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,240 mi
Last recorded37,240 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,240 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 37,240 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 34,374 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,117 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,471 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,641 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,037 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 23,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,154 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,349 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 17,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,265 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 UAB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV05 UAB, 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 AV05 UAB registered?

AV05 UAB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 UAB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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