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RE05 UCT

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,779 mi
Last recorded76,779 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 UCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 76,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 73,069 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 73,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 64,426 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 59,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,996 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near the rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 46,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near the rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,488 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,943 miles

Some play O/S Steering rack end

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,915 miles

child seat fitted

damp around steering rack area.

front fog lights n/w.

front headlamps outer lenses stained.

o/s/f door electric window n/w.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

rear wiper washer n/w.

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 33,915 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

damp around steering rack area.

front fog lights n/w.

front headlamps outer lenses stained.

o/s/f door electric window n/w.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

rear wiper washer n/w.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriated

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,172 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,199 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 12,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,696 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 UCT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE05 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

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

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