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FG55 TLJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,473 mi
Last recorded73,473 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 73,473 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,900 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,456 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 59,456 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,782 miles

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

Offside Front top strut bearing knotchy

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,889 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 48,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,465 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,076 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,691 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,490 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 TLJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG55 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

FG55 TLJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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