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AY05 LPF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

292,739 mi
Last recorded292,739 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LPF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 292,739 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 292,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine has an oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 280,482 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated close to limits.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside bumper has slight damage.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 258,826 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 206,556 miles

(5) Rear No plate deteriorated slightly.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 206,556 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

(5) Rear No plate deteriorated slightly.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 171,137 miles

(3) Offside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Offside headlamp deteriorated slightly.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 171,137 miles

(3) Offside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Offside headlamp deteriorated slightly.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 143,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 113,643 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

body damage to n/s/f and o/s/r

Fail 27 May 2008 113,643 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body damage to n/s/f and o/s/r

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 LPF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LPF, 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 LPF registered?

AY05 LPF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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