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DF05 AAK

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,584 mi
Last recorded76,584 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,584 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s rear axle mounting bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front subframe

Fail 6 Jul 2022 76,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s rear axle mounting bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front subframe

Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 73,958 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2019 69,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 69,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 56,596 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 56,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,839 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,609 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 42,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,902 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,442 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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DF05 AAK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AAK, 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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DF05 AAK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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