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RN54 ERK

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,602 mi
Last recorded75,602 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 ERK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 75,602 miles

osf indicator insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2014 75,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

osf indicator insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,207 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 65,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,048 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 55,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,871 miles

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

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

offside front headlight giving off different coloured light to nearside

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,700 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

cracks in offside + nearside tyres

cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall ( not to cords )

nearside front wiper blade split

offside + nearside rear tyre treads on 3mm

slight blue tint offside front side light

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,470 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,984 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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RN54 ERK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RN54 ERK, 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 RN54 ERK registered?

RN54 ERK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is RN54 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 ERK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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