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AY54 HCE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,404 mi
Last recorded41,404 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 HCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,310 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 37,139 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,601 miles

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,286 miles

Offside front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,599 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

both n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to seperate.

both o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to seperate.

both steering rack boots damp.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 24,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to seperate.

both o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to seperate.

both steering rack boots damp.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,431 miles

n/s steering rack boot damp.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 22,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s steering rack boot damp.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,321 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,263 miles

power steering rack has slight misting of fluid on it

Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,527 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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AY54 HCE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY54 HCE, 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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AY54 HCE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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