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MD54 GXW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,516 mi
Last recorded69,516 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 GXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,718 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 65,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump weeping (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp around gaitors (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 61,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump weeping (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp around gaitors (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside rear reverse light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,853 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2014 54,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,197 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,493 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,506 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,912 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 34,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009
Fail 26 Jan 2009 22,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,360 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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MD54 GXW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD54 GXW, 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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MD54 GXW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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