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DK05 OPG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,478 mi
Last recorded124,478 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 OPG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 124,478 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside & offside front wings corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering rack damp

Under vehicle, suspension,braking & steering components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,230 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating & slight blow rear flange joint

Front bumper damaged

Nearside tyre worn & worn inner & outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering rack damp

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Under vehicle, suspension, steerng & braking components corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 120,230 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively cracking inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating & slight blow rear flange joint

Front bumper damaged

Nearside tyre worn & worn inner & outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering rack damp

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Under vehicle, suspension, steerng & braking components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,090 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded & deteriorated

Front brake pads worn, Less than 50 percent

Front bumper damaged

Nearside & offside rear outer sill corroded

Power steering rack damp

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front & rear, Nearside rear slightly weaker (5.3.2 (b))

Slight exhaust blow centre box

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 116,090 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded & deteriorated

Front brake pads worn, Less than 50 percent

Front bumper damaged

Nearside & offside rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering rack damp

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front & rear, Nearside rear slightly weaker (5.3.2 (b))

Slight exhaust blow centre box

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,066 miles

Nearside & offside outer sill corroded

Power steering rack slightly damp

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 110,066 miles

Nearside & offside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering rack slightly damp

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,854 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Jun 2019 100,854 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and o/s edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear coil springs corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,942 miles

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded

Both front head lights foggy

Both front tyres worn on edge

Nearside front fog light insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2018 95,942 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded

Both front head lights foggy

Both front tyres worn on edge

Nearside front fog light insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,351 miles

front coil springs corroded slightly

o/s front c/v gater slightly perished

steering racks slightly damp

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,019 miles

both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

power steering rack is slightly damp

Fail 9 Jun 2016 86,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

power steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

exhaust front flexi is damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,895 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

power steering rack is misted in oil

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,895 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

power steering rack is misted in oil

Pass 30 May 2013 67,464 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 67,464 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 62,324 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 62,324 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 56,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 49,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,104 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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DK05 OPG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DK05 OPG, 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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DK05 OPG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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