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FH05 VJU

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,721 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,733 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 35,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,802 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 22,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,554 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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FH05 VJU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH05 VJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH05 VJU?

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What year was FH05 VJU registered?

FH05 VJU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FH05 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 VJU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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