MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))
Both rear tyres cracked/perished
Exhaust fouling on rear subframe and blowing slightly from the centre
Nearside Front Fog lamp broken/inop
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
No reverse lamps
Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges
Power steering rack damp
Suspension rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished and deteriorated
Vehicle underside, outer sills and suspension components corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear tyres cracked/perished
Exhaust fouling on rear subframe and blowing slightly from the centre
Nearside Front Fog lamp broken/inop
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
No reverse lamps
Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges
Power steering rack damp
Suspension rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished and deteriorated
Vehicle underside, outer sills and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central one exhaust mounting broken other one cracking
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine light on
Central one exhaust mounting broken other one cracking
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine light on
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
center exhaust mountings spliting
engine light on
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
center exhaust mountings spliting
engine light on
centre exhaust rubbers broken
engine light on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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RJ05 UTM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UTM, 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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RJ05 UTM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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