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LW54 ABZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,102 mi
Last recorded52,102 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW54 ABZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,820 miles

exhaust centre section corroded at tail box join

Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,820 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded at tail box join

Pass 2 May 2012 39,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,801 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,043 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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LW54 ABZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LW54 ABZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW54 ABZ registered?

LW54 ABZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is LW54 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW54 ABZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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