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CX55 EFL

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,447 mi
Last recorded63,447 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 EFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,447 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2015 63,237 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,504 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 50,499 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,482 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 50,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper arms worn

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 5 Sep 2013 48,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper arms worn

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,569 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gear box oil

suspension covered in heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,569 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gear box oil

suspension covered in heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,405 miles

both front tyres on the limit markers

Fail 9 Sep 2011 38,405 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres on the limit markers

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,025 miles

Front brake pads deteriorated.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,621 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,621 miles

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

All four tyres are close to the wear limit.

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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CX55 EFL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CX55 EFL, 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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CX55 EFL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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