MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
covers obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Oil leak ()
covers obscuring some components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers obscuring some components
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement side movement in forward mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear low pressure evident
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement side movement in mount (2.4.G.2)
wipers leaving smeers
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement side movement in forward mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear low pressure evident
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement side movement in mount (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
wipers leaving smeers
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise tracking checked
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RL05 XTT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 RL05 XTT, 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 RL05 XTT registered?
RL05 XTT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is RL05 XTT safe to buy?
The MOT history for RL05 XTT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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