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RX05 RVJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,406 mi
Last recorded67,406 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 RVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 67,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Fail 28 May 2018 67,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Pass 30 May 2017 55,773 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 55,704 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of the tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 49,633 miles

Nail in Nearside front tyre

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing

Offside front door mirror has a temp repair

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing bad and near legal limit

Pass 29 May 2015 44,943 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2014 41,342 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 38,018 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front outer tyre tread worn low

Offside Front 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 38,018 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front outer tyre tread worn low

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 34,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,176 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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RX05 RVJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RX05 RVJ, 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 RX05 RVJ registered?

RX05 RVJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is RX05 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 RVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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