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RY54 RVW

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,753 mi
Last recorded71,753 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 RVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 71,753 miles

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

accident damage to front of vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box has hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a nail

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,514 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 65,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,945 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,064 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 58,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,918 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,699 miles

Excessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,654 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 26,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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RY54 RVW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY54 RVW, 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 RY54 RVW registered?

RY54 RVW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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