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CX54 USY

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 USY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,324 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 73,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,879 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 68,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,470 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,270 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,978 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,425 miles

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

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

engine mount bush slightly worn

Fail 22 Aug 2012 51,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine mount bush slightly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,647 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,429 miles

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,429 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,077 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 33,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,916 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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CX54 USY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CX54 USY, 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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CX54 USY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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