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DG05 OWY

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,606 mi
Last recorded43,606 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 OWY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 43,606 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 6 May 2016 43,586 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2015 37,210 miles

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,039 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,577 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,370 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 OWY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWY, 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 DG05 OWY registered?

DG05 OWY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is DG05 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 OWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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