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DG05 GVL

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 81,672 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 80,800 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 80,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,090 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever slightly loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from alternator area

Fail 5 May 2015 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever slightly loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from alternator area

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,571 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,571 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,195 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 43,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 33,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,361 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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DG05 GVL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG05 GVL, 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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DG05 GVL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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