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DX05 VWF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 VWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,773 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 92,742 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,743 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2013 77,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 77,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 74,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,372 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,786 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 57,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,537 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,245 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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DX05 VWF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX05 VWF, 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

How do I check the history of DX05 VWF?

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What year was DX05 VWF registered?

DX05 VWF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is DX05 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 VWF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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