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RX05 VWV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VWV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,245 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

dampness at steering rack

offside rear front window

Fail 6 Sep 2021 88,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

dampness at steering rack

offside rear front window

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil dampness around steering rack gaitors

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,287 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 80,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,188 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,474 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 67,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,188 miles

oil dampness around steering rack gaitors

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,144 miles

steering rack has minor leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,296 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,151 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low,slight rattle from pulley area

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,126 miles

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

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

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 VWV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 VWV registered?

RX05 VWV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is RX05 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 VWV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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