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DF05 AAJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,000 mi
Last recorded124,000 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 AAJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,000 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 165,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,901 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 87,580 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 87,580 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,636 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 57,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inner edge advise new tyres and tracking

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DF05 AAJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF05 AAJ, 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 DF05 AAJ registered?

DF05 AAJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is DF05 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 AAJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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