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FG05 XRT

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,788 mi
Last recorded53,788 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XRT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,788 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 53,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Fail 11 May 2020 53,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 14 May 2019 52,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 52,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,042 miles

Front slight oil leak near rack gaiter n/s & o/s

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,371 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehical

Fail 18 Aug 2015 36,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehical

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 32,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,629 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 XRT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

Is FG05 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 XRT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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