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RX05 VSZ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,390 mi
Last recorded28,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VSZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,363 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,088 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 21,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,863 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,093 miles

Agdeing to offside rear tyre

Damp around steering rack

Slight damage to nearside front tyreouter edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,647 miles

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

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 VSZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

RX05 VSZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is RX05 VSZ safe to buy?

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