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LX05 GCV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,405 mi
Last recorded42,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 GCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 42,405 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,546 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,525 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,463 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 30,897 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 26 Apr 2013 30,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,398 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,130 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,628 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 16,628 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LX05 GCV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX05 GCV, 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 LX05 GCV registered?

LX05 GCV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is LX05 GCV safe to buy?

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