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DX55 HKY

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,002 mi
Last recorded41,002 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 HKY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,002 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 40,701 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,164 miles

nsf and nsr brakes are binding slighty

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,196 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,807 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 13,051 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,816 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 HKY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

DX55 HKY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is DX55 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 HKY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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