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PO55 GDJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,656 mi
Last recorded51,656 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 GDJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 44,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,764 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,459 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 11,899 miles

o/s wiper splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,619 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,615 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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PO55 GDJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PO55 GDJ, 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 PO55 GDJ registered?

PO55 GDJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PO55 GDJ safe to buy?

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