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VE54 VDZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,226 mi
Last recorded44,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 VDZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,226 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 30,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 17,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,375 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 16,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,022 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 13,022 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 13,002 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,032 miles

rear fog light swich

Fail 1 Oct 2014 12,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 11,344 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,206 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 10,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 8,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 7,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 6,442 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,127 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 VDZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE54 VDZ, 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 VE54 VDZ registered?

VE54 VDZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is VE54 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 VDZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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