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RL05 XTT

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,248 mi
Last recorded68,248 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XTT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 68,248 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 68,248 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,042 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,583 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 32,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,051 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 27 Mar 2012 26,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,291 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 11,962 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,962 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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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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