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RX55 UYF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UYF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,031 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,881 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2014 66,910 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,417 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,686 miles

airbag light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,686 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

airbag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,823 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres worn to limit

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,651 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,030 miles

screw in tread of the n/side rear tyre.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 23,030 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

screw in tread of the n/side rear tyre.

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 UYF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UYF, 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

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What year was RX55 UYF registered?

RX55 UYF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is RX55 UYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 UYF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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