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DK55 HJJ

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,990 mi
Last recorded47,990 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 HJJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,990 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,391 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 47,391 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,268 miles

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,995 miles

o/s/f tyre has little or no tread pattern on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,409 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 20,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,702 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 HJJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJJ, 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 DK55 HJJ registered?

DK55 HJJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is DK55 HJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 HJJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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