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FG05 JTO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,409 mi
Last recorded70,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 JTO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp aims slightly hazy

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear and offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp aims slightly hazy

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear and offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,158 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

steering rack and steering rack boots slightly damp

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,641 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,254 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,155 miles

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 24 Jan 2014 62,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 51,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,965 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 28,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,294 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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FG05 JTO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG05 JTO, 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 FG05 JTO registered?

FG05 JTO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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