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VE54 FCL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,481 mi
Last recorded64,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 FCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,481 miles

Damp offside front rack

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 64,481 miles

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)

Damp offside front rack

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,696 miles

Damp around Offside front rack

Front c.v gaiters perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,417 miles

Front c.v gaiters perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,516 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,716 miles

Boot latch sticking !!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Boot latch sticking !!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 44,027 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,637 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,353 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,276 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 11,232 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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VE54 FCL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE54 FCL, 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

How do I check the history of VE54 FCL?

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What year was VE54 FCL registered?

VE54 FCL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is VE54 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 FCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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