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LG05 LCZ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LCZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,230 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,170 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,862 miles

SLIGHT WEAP ON POWER STEERING RACK.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,410 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 67,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,514 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING HIGH.

REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,823 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,281 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 42,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,985 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,375 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 LCZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

LG05 LCZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is LG05 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 LCZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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