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RE05 AEB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,223 mi
Last recorded71,223 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 AEB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,979 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 36,581 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,602 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,937 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 31,933 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 29,782 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 28,334 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 26,589 miles

steering rack gaiters damp with fluid

Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,791 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner brake pad anti squeal shim not fitted correctly

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,728 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 17,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,224 miles

slight deterioration in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,775 miles

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres low on inner edges

slight play in os inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,453 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,089 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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RE05 AEB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RE05 AEB, 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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RE05 AEB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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