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RX05 WYH

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,869 mi
Last recorded35,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 35,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 33,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 31,696 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,595 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,675 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,850 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 15,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,009 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 WYH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WYH, 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 WYH registered?

RX05 WYH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is RX05 WYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 WYH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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