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AX54 TFA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,205 mi
Last recorded43,205 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 TFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 43,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,720 miles

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

Offside Front NAIL IN TREAD

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 39,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,620 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,692 miles

middle exhaust section deteriated at rear

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,462 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2011 25,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,699 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 18,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,659 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,152 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 TFA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

AX54 TFA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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