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AX54 TEY

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,902 mi
Last recorded55,902 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 TEY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,007 miles

centre exhaust flange gummed up with sealant,not leaking

rhf tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 24 Sep 2013 50,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

centre exhaust flange gummed up with sealant,not leaking

rhf tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,373 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 44,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing/cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2011 39,444 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,876 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 27,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 27,011 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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AX54 TEY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX54 TEY, 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 AX54 TEY registered?

AX54 TEY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is AX54 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 TEY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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