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AY55 EEA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,229 mi
Last recorded24,229 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 EEA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,229 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,760 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front wiper has a small split at top of blade but clearing screen

Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,258 miles

Front both wipers are starting to smear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both gaiters on rack have a mist of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rears on 10 P.S.I and both fronts on 20 P.S.I (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills have light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroding

oil level on minimum strong advise

Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,470 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,721 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outter edge possible alignment issue

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,476 miles

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,049 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 16,049 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 15,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 15,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,575 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 8,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,062 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 EEA 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 86.7%.

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 EEA, 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 AY55 EEA registered?

AY55 EEA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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