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RE05 UBY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,556 mi
Last recorded112,556 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

slight wear to both front tyre edges

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,441 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers obscuring some components

n/s washer jet weak output

wipers leaving smeers

Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 58,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,858 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,858 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,904 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished, Also inner part of tread is uneven

Offside rear tyre is cracked and perished, Also inner part of tread is uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,444 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,050 miles

both rear tyre treads are slightly uneven

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight mist of oil around power steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,429 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,896 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake reserve travel

wiper rubbers worn

Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake reserve travel

wiper rubbers worn

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,239 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 UBY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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