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RE05 HBY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,062 mi
Last recorded90,062 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 90,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,764 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers starting to smear screen

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2011 59,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,160 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 54,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,143 miles

n/s/f tyre has some curb damage to outer wall.

o/s/f tyre showing some wear on inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,961 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 HBY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBY, 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 RE05 HBY registered?

RE05 HBY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RE05 HBY safe to buy?

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