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LG05 MTO

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,356 mi
Last recorded77,356 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,145 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,562 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust paste applied to centre box

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,206 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 MTO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

LG05 MTO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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