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RJ05 UTM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,694 mi
Last recorded83,694 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UTM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 83,694 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,874 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,790 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,518 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 76,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,175 miles

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 71,174 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,015 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 69,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,138 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,752 miles

centre exhaust rubbers broken

engine light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,108 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,385 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 39,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,899 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 7 Mar 2009 18,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,185 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 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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What year was RJ05 UTM registered?

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

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