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LG05 MRX

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,064 mi
Last recorded46,064 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 42,940 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 39,994 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 37,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 34,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,795 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 11 Jun 2010 29,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,127 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 26,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,311 miles

rear tyres low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 MRX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

LG05 MRX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 MRX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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