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DX55 HKA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,928 mi
Last recorded66,928 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,928 miles

Coolant light illuminated

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Slight water leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,423 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate but not causing excessive movement

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,190 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 62,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,102 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 58,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,843 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 45,843 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,671 miles

n/s rear tyre 3mm

o/s rear tyre 4mm

Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre 3mm

o/s rear tyre 4mm

Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,937 miles

both rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,608 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,907 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 HKA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

DX55 HKA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is DX55 HKA safe to buy?

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