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DG05 OXP

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,542 mi
Last recorded38,542 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 OXP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 38,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 14,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 13,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 12,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,535 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,616 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a split to side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,535 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 5,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 4,243 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 4,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 3,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 2,379 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 OXP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 OXP registered?

DG05 OXP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DG05 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 OXP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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