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FE05 DXB

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,255 mi
Last recorded53,255 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DXB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 42,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,654 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,399 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,797 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 30,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,285 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 16,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,104 miles

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

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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FE05 DXB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE05 DXB, 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

How do I check the history of FE05 DXB?

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What year was FE05 DXB registered?

FE05 DXB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is FE05 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 DXB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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