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2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,344 mi
Last recorded104,344 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 AED
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 103,762 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 98,715 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,343 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated effecting beam patterns down to legal limit

offside rear tyre [inner] side wall split near to legal limit recommend early renewal

slight seepage from power steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated effecting beam patterns down to legal limit

offside rear tyre [inner] side wall split near to legal limit recommend early renewal

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,983 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,792 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both outer c/v boots cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,971 miles

front brakes only just in balance requirements

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,356 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,663 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 43,663 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,894 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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BU05 AED is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU05 AED, 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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BU05 AED is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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