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EY54 FXJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,418 mi
Last recorded72,418 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 FXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 69,277 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

emissions not tested as of possible head gasket leaking water from exhaust.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,734 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

handbrake lever high.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 38,462 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 38,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,032 miles

handbrake lever high

Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,613 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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EY54 FXJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY54 FXJ, 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 EY54 FXJ registered?

EY54 FXJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is EY54 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY54 FXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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