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VE54 VYA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,369 mi
Last recorded81,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 VYA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,369 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 81,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 75,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 75,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,849 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 55,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,661 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 52,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,335 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,945 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 VYA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

VE54 VYA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is VE54 VYA safe to buy?

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