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AY05 WDT

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,947 mi
Last recorded48,947 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WDT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,947 miles

both front brakes showing slight bind

complete exhaust system heavily corroded and starting to blow at joins

Fail 10 Apr 2017 48,942 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front brakes showing slight bind

complete exhaust system heavily corroded and starting to blow at joins

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,371 miles

rust on rear section of exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,445 miles

slight damp on n/s steering rack boot

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,839 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,093 miles

All 4 tyres low and perishing.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,885 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,681 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 WDT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT registered?

AY05 WDT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AY05 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 WDT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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