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FG05 LHA

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,679 mi
Last recorded52,679 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LHA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack has oil substance on bottom,but doesnt look like PAS fliud

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,679 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack has oil substance on bottom,but doesnt look like PAS fliud

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,529 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 25,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,782 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 LHA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FG05 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

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

Is FG05 LHA safe to buy?

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