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OU05 XTR

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,303 mi
Last recorded73,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XTR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,303 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 73,303 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,072 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,313 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 48,313 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,207 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 27,207 miles

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)

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,148 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 19,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,355 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 XTR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTR, 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 OU05 XTR registered?

OU05 XTR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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