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RJ05 UET

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,875 mi
Last recorded74,875 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UET
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,356 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 66,336 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,338 miles

both front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

offside front tyre; outer tread wear

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

o/s track rod end worn

rack worn

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,222 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,400 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 UET is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ05 UET registered?

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

Is RJ05 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 UET shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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