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DG05 OYC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,736 mi
Last recorded53,736 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 OYC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 53,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 53,168 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

Fail 21 May 2019 53,168 miles

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

both front outer cv boots perishing

Pass 16 May 2018 52,407 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 50,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 50,990 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 49,136 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 47,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 37,648 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,583 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,314 miles

steering rack slighty moist, ns front tyre edgy

Pass 30 May 2008 12,124 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 OYC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

Is DG05 OYC safe to buy?

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