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OU05 JDJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,041 mi
Last recorded102,041 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 JDJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 102,041 miles

both sides front tyres on limits

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / has a minor leak

general unbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 96,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,510 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,934 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 83,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,490 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,394 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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OU05 JDJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU05 JDJ, 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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OU05 JDJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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