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FG54 UDL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,880 mi
Last recorded151,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UDL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 151,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 141,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 134,299 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 127,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 123,418 miles

Exhaust system corroded & rusty

Steering rack leaking fluid ( not excessive )

Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,465 miles

Slight oil leak from off side steering rack gaiter area

Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,146 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,895 miles

Near side & off side rear wheels slightly rough when rotated

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

Steering rack starting to leak fluid

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,895 miles

Near side & off side rear wheels slightly rough when rotated

Steering rack starting to leak fluid

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,847 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 77,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 70,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,390 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,846 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,946 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,246 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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FG54 UDL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG54 UDL, 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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FG54 UDL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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