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OY05 ONJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,260 mi
Last recorded65,260 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ONJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,260 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,546 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 60,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,927 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,843 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,570 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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OY05 ONJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY05 ONJ, 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 OY05 ONJ registered?

OY05 ONJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is OY05 ONJ safe to buy?

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