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AY05 WBE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,431 mi
Last recorded58,431 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WBE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,893 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,423 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 19 May 2011 44,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front steering gaiter seaping little.

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn uneven. and worn close to legal limit

screen washer need top up. very low.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,009 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 WBE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

AY05 WBE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 WBE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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