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MX05 WHK

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,826 mi
Last recorded65,826 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 WHK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,105 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,906 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 23,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,630 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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MX05 WHK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MX05 WHK, 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 MX05 WHK registered?

MX05 WHK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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