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RY54 UOM

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,846 mi
Last recorded53,846 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 UOM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,846 miles

185/55/15 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Fail 9 Apr 2016 53,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

185/55/15 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,250 miles

nsf tyre side wall damage

play in steering at nsf

Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,532 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 49,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,688 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 30,283 miles

Both Front Wipers Smearing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Nearside Reare Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,597 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,139 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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RY54 UOM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,589cc 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 RY54 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

RY54 UOM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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