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FE05 FXL

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,688 mi
Last recorded52,688 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,688 miles

exhaust rusty

sills and floors getting rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,273 miles

Offside Front wing rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

sills rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2020 52,273 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

sills rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,268 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PETROL TANK RUSTING

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 51,268 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PETROL TANK RUSTING

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,193 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 45,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,171 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,819 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,541 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,214 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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FE05 FXL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXL, 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 FE05 FXL registered?

FE05 FXL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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