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RX05 WHC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,617 mi
Last recorded43,617 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,617 miles

engine managment light on

rear number plate starting to get dirt between it

Fail 12 Aug 2014 43,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

rear number plate starting to get dirt between it

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 37,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,982 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 34,945 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,982 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

O/S/F wheel inner rim abit bent

Fail 12 Jul 2011 32,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

O/S/F wheel inner rim abit bent

Pass 10 Jul 2010 30,058 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,694 miles

one n/side and one o/side washer jet blocked but still provides sufficent fluid to clear the windscreen.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 10,694 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

one n/side and one o/side washer jet blocked but still provides sufficent fluid to clear the windscreen.

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 WHC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RX05 WHC, 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

How do I check the history of RX05 WHC?

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What year was RX05 WHC registered?

RX05 WHC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is RX05 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 WHC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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