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CX05 EVJ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,973 mi
Last recorded64,973 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 EVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,973 miles

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

n/s/r door handle faulty

Fail 30 Jan 2014 63,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge pressure low

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,018 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge pressure low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,778 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge - still legal

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,843 miles

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

front tyres inner edges wearing (not urgent)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,510 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing close to tread limit

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,510 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing close to tread limit

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,076 miles

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)

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,076 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,243 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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CX05 EVJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CX05 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

CX05 EVJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is CX05 EVJ safe to buy?

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