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PX05 OJR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,371 mi
Last recorded68,371 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 OJR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,371 miles

Both front outer c/v boots starting to deteriorate

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked on edges of treads

Power steering rack has slight oil leak

Rear axle rubber mounting bushes deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers bottom bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 68,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front outer c/v boots starting to deteriorate

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked on edges of treads

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering rack has slight oil leak

Rear axle rubber mounting bushes deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers bottom bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,085 miles

chip in windscreen not yet to excess

Fail 29 Mar 2016 61,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in windscreen not yet to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,543 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,872 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,629 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,757 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,148 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,936 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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PX05 OJR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PX05 OJR, 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 PX05 OJR registered?

PX05 OJR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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