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FG55 FXV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,272 mi
Last recorded125,272 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FXV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,272 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 125,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,428 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside and nearside front outter cv boots perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 107,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C V GAITERS PERISHING & CRACKING.

ADVISE, nails in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,851 miles

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front outer c v gaiters perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, slight coolant leak.

ADVISE, slight damage to nearside front of vehicle.

ADVISE, slight exhaust blow from centre join.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 100,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front outer c v gaiters perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, slight coolant leak.

ADVISE, slight damage to nearside front of vehicle.

ADVISE, slight exhaust blow from centre join.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,111 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 94,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel becoming long

power steering pump drivebelt perished

Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,385 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 76,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,687 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,841 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil level low (topped up)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,359 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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FG55 FXV 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG55 FXV, 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 FG55 FXV registered?

FG55 FXV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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