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DX55 HCL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,191 mi
Last recorded35,191 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 HCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,191 miles

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

o/s/r arch slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 35,191 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r arch slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,972 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,070 miles

n/s rack gaitor has slight misting of oil

Fail 22 Oct 2012 12,070 miles

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

n/s rack gaitor has slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Oct 2011 7,404 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 4,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 4,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,733 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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DX55 HCL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HCL, 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 DX55 HCL registered?

DX55 HCL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is DX55 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 HCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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