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RY54 UON

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,315 mi
Last recorded79,315 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 UON
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,315 miles

Drivebelt deteriorated

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drivebelt deteriated!

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,073 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under the body corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 75,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under the body corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,455 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 69,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 59,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,954 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,106 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 51,035 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,035 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,091 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2008 29,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 UON is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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