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RJ05 UEK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,849 mi
Last recorded56,849 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UEK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread /thin edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 56,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread /thin edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,701 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,095 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 35,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,651 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,220 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,924 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,361 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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RJ05 UEK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ05 UEK, 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 RJ05 UEK registered?

RJ05 UEK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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