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RX55 PUO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,421 mi
Last recorded45,421 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 PUO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,251 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,322 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 39,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 11,913 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 PUO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RX55 PUO, 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 PUO?

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What year was RX55 PUO registered?

RX55 PUO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is RX55 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 PUO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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