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DX55 HCP

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,121 mi
Last recorded108,121 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 HCP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,121 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 106,980 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,082 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,082 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,812 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 67,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front headlamp aim slightly low

under vehicle brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,943 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 46,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,642 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 HCP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DX55 HCP, 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 DX55 HCP?

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What year was DX55 HCP registered?

DX55 HCP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is DX55 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 HCP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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