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DX55 GZB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 GZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 53,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 49,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 20 Nov 2013 40,058 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,685 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,685 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 30,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,418 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inn er edges,customer to monitor.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,260 miles

both wiper blades split at ends

rear No plate slightly water marked

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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DX55 GZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 DX55 GZB, 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 DX55 GZB registered?

DX55 GZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is DX55 GZB safe to buy?

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