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FD54 WZE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,288 mi
Last recorded59,288 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WZE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,288 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,288 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 57,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper switch intermittantly not working

Pass 4 May 2016 55,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside steering rack gaiter loose and moves slightly

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,213 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 53,207 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front cv gaiter has a slight grease leak

offside and nearside front antiroll bar links are deterioated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,964 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,956 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,571 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,862 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,663 miles

nearside front tyre cut to side wall but not to cords

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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FD54 WZE 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 FD54 WZE, 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 FD54 WZE registered?

FD54 WZE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is FD54 WZE safe to buy?

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