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OV54 VHN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,001 mi
Last recorded62,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VHN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,001 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,649 miles

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

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,410 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe has started to deteriorate around the welds.

small sweat of oil around nearside steering gaiter.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 55,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,817 miles

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 18 Feb 2011 32,644 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,579 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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OV54 VHN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OV54 VHN, 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 OV54 VHN registered?

OV54 VHN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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