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AY05 HGM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HGM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 61,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 49,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,421 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,472 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyre worn very low on inner edges & N/S/R on 2.2mm O/S/R on 2.8mm on main tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,117 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight damage on N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2013 16,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS drive belt perished

front brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PAS drive belt perished

front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,078 miles

bothside front inner pads worn very thin should replace.

exhaust pipe at rear badly deteriorated, leak gas need replacing.

nearside front steering gaiter seping oil.

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,040 miles

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

off side front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,455 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 6,452 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 HGM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

AY05 HGM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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