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RE05 HCA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,808 mi
Last recorded79,808 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HCA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen damaged but not affecting view to road.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen damaged but not affecting view to road.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,392 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,815 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 48,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,591 miles

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HCA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RE05 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

RE05 HCA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is RE05 HCA safe to buy?

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