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DG05 OVV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,707 mi
Last recorded57,707 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 OVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,707 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 57,697 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,690 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,627 miles

eng light on dass

Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eng light on dass

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,130 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,130 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,436 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,016 miles

emissions close to legal limit

passenger front tyre cracked and worn on wall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,594 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,947 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,927 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,201 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,257 miles

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

oil leak from oil filter area

slight brake bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,605 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OVV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG05 OVV, 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 OVV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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