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DK55 HJF

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,668 mi
Last recorded110,668 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 HJF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,668 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,525 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Exhaust Mounting Missing

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

Water In NSF Headlamp

Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,327 miles

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 89,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,747 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 30,245 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish & worn to 3mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

rear wiper arm missing

slight handbrake travel

slight uneven wear on front tyres - suspect wheel alignment out of tolerance

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,245 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish & worn to 3mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

rear wiper arm missing

slight handbrake travel

slight uneven wear on front tyres - suspect wheel alignment out of tolerance

Fail 14 Dec 2009 23,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,826 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 23 Jun 2008 15,244 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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DK55 HJF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK55 HJF, 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 DK55 HJF registered?

DK55 HJF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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