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EA05 OOG

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,754 mi
Last recorded46,754 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 OOG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 46,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 46,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 46,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 42,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,018 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 21,069 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 21,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 17,429 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 16,121 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,128 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 7,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA05 OOG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EA05 OOG, 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 EA05 OOG registered?

EA05 OOG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 OOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 OOG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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