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CX05 AXY

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 106,556 miles

Battery insecure loose in tray (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is catching on inner wing when in full lock (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear 1 silencer mount broken,system still secure

Rear seats vnot in use at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not impairing drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

handbrake long,has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2016 100,096 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 100,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,787 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 87,000 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,000 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,540 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,185 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 67,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,766 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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CX05 AXY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CX05 AXY, 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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CX05 AXY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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