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RX55 AWN

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,612 mi
Last recorded51,612 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 AWN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,612 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front imbalance brakes

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rim is steel/ spare fitted

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing tight (2.1.4 (a))

travel parking brake

Fail 23 Oct 2018 51,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front imbalance brakes

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rim is steel/ spare fitted

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing tight (2.1.4 (a))

travel parking brake

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,192 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating-becoming cloudy

offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,553 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 31,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,606 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,543 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 4,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,100 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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RX55 AWN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RX55 AWN, 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 RX55 AWN registered?

RX55 AWN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is RX55 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 AWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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