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Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R. Cracking/worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer and inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R. Cracking/worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight fluctuation too (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Worse when suspension is hanging (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight fluctuation too (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Worse when suspension is hanging (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hand brake lever has little reserve travel
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack weeping oil from gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear. Borderline. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Hand brake lever has little reserve travel
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack weeping oil from gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear. Borderline. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right hand boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right hand (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder,surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right hand boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand pipes from hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both headlights are slightly cloudy
drivers seat belt is slightly frayed
front brake discs are lipped
handbrake lever has long travel
nearside front tyre starting to perish
offside front tyre worn to 3mm and has a few small cuts in it
slight bind in the offside front wheel
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both headlights are slightly cloudy
drivers seat belt is slightly frayed
front brake discs are lipped
handbrake lever has long travel
nearside front tyre starting to perish
offside front tyre worn to 3mm and has a few small cuts in it
slight bind in the offside front wheel
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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AY55 EEP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EEP, 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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AY55 EEP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2005.
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