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AY05 FWJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,026 mi
Last recorded31,026 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,036 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,036 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all wipers split, still clear screen

oil seepage from engine

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,122 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,446 miles

slight weepage from o/s/f inner drive shaft seal

slight weepage from pas rack

Pass 6 May 2009 20,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 15,877 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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AY05 FWJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY05 FWJ, 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 AY05 FWJ registered?

AY05 FWJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AY05 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 FWJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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