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AY05 HHM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,993 mi
Last recorded98,993 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HHM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,993 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 98,993 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,479 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,745 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,609 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,488 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 57,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,814 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 38,588 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 37,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear axle mounting bushes starting to wear

Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle mounting bushes starting to wear

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads worn approx 75%

Fail 2 Dec 2010 29,097 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads worn approx 75%

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,942 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,462 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 HHM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY05 HHM, 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 AY05 HHM registered?

AY05 HHM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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