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MX55 OHF

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,043 mi
Last recorded79,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OHF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,225 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 61,922 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,269 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bonnet fouling the n/s wiper when opening and closing

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,086 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 26,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,769 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,367 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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MX55 OHF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MX55 OHF, 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

How do I check the history of MX55 OHF?

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What year was MX55 OHF registered?

MX55 OHF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is MX55 OHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 OHF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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