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RX55 OMV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,408 mi
Last recorded70,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 OMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,566 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,768 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 40,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,042 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 22,039 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 17,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OMV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX55 OMV, 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 RX55 OMV?

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What year was RX55 OMV registered?

RX55 OMV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is RX55 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 OMV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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