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RJ05 USZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,047 mi
Last recorded54,047 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 USZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,080 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 48,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,277 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,285 miles

Cut in off side front tyre in outer side wall. Not deep enough to show cords.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,414 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,419 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 18,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 USZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ05 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

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

Is RJ05 USZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 USZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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