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LG05 LCW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LCW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,087 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,622 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,168 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 32,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,492 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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LG05 LCW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG05 LCW, 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 LG05 LCW registered?

LG05 LCW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LG05 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 LCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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