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LX05 HJJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HJJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,698 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,411 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 61,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,061 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,650 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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LX05 HJJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 LX05 HJJ, 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 LX05 HJJ registered?

LX05 HJJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is LX05 HJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 HJJ 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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