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LG05 LCP

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,630 mi
Last recorded110,630 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LCP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,630 miles

steering rack gaitors damp

blade split

n/s wing indicator lens missing but still showing amber

power steering pump damp

slight wear to antiroll bar bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2019 110,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

blade split

n/s wing indicator lens missing but still showing amber

power steering pump damp

slight wear to antiroll bar bushes

steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,232 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

power steering pump damp

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Jun 2018 99,182 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

power steering pump damp

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,904 miles

hand brake travel

n/s blade

Fail 21 Jun 2017 86,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

hand brake travel

n/s blade

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,949 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 75,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,760 miles

rear n/s tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on.cracking in treads of o/s and n/s rear tyres.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,959 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,266 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers split but not smearing screen.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 27,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers split but not smearing screen.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,287 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 21,283 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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LG05 LCP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG05 LCP, 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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LG05 LCP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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