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AY55 CHN

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,760 mi
Last recorded53,760 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CHN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,659 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,816 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,933 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 30,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,226 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,284 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,906 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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AY55 CHN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY55 CHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY55 CHN?

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What year was AY55 CHN registered?

AY55 CHN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AY55 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 CHN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY55 CHN have outstanding finance?

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