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CX05 AZA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,435 mi
Last recorded185,435 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AZA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 185,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

rear back box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2016 185,435 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

rear back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 175,667 miles

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

n/s/r back plate damp

rear exhaustdeteriorated and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 160,991 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 160,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 133,776 miles

NSF TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY WEIGHT ON MIN PASS SUGGEST CHANGING

brake anti slip worn

exhaust condion

front number plate loose slightly nsf

noise on drive v-belt cam belt ??????

osr tyre worn on edge

pas fliud level min

rear axle bushers worn slightly

rear brake effort

steering rack boots slight dampness

wiper blades slight judder and worn blades

Fail 9 Jul 2012 133,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

NSF TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY WEIGHT ON MIN PASS SUGGEST CHANGING

brake anti slip worn

exhaust condion

front number plate loose slightly nsf

noise on drive v-belt cam belt ??????

osr tyre worn on edge

pas fliud level min

rear axle bushers worn slightly

rear brake effort

steering rack boots slight dampness

wiper blades slight judder and worn blades

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,290 miles

BRAKE ANTI SLIP PAD SPLITTING

OSF WIPER BLADE CONNECTION WORN

headlamp aim settings min and max

nsf wheel rim bent slightly

osr tyre cracking on inner edge slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2010 90,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,684 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 AZA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AZA, 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 CX05 AZA registered?

CX05 AZA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is CX05 AZA safe to buy?

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