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OU05 JGX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,921 miles

side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,921 miles

side wall damage n/s/f tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,914 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,986 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,982 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre has un-even tread wear - high & low points

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,617 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 JGX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JGX, 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 OU05 JGX registered?

OU05 JGX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is OU05 JGX safe to buy?

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