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VA54 JGU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

47,335 mi
Last recorded47,335 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 JGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,335 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from steering arm joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2022 47,335 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from steering arm joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,607 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,567 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 44,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 43,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,192 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,192 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,379 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 40,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 37,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,989 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 34,989 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,740 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,347 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,347 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,670 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,670 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,286 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 19,286 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,013 miles

Nail in offside 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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VA54 JGU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VA54 JGU, 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 VA54 JGU registered?

VA54 JGU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is VA54 JGU safe to buy?

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