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PO55 VUX

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,259 mi
Last recorded41,259 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 VUX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 41,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 34,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 27,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 27,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 26,829 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2019 26,339 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 26,339 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,079 miles

Front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,966 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside outer front brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,748 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside outer front brake pad wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,508 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,718 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 19,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,902 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 VUX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

PO55 VUX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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