MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + cut in tread not to inner cords [185/55/15v]
slight sideways movement at handbrake lever?
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + cut in tread not to inner cords [185/55/15v]
slight sideways movement at handbrake lever?
wear on front brake discs
front brake pads wearing low + wear on front discs but unable to check properly with wheels on?
nail in n/s/f tyre close to edge of tread [185/55/15h]
sideways movement at handbrake lever
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brake pads wearing low + wear on front discs but unable to check properly with wheels on?
nail in n/s/f tyre close to edge of tread [185/55/15h]
sideways movement at handbrake lever
front brake pads possibly starting to wear slightly low
sideways movement in handbrake lever
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
exhaust back box corroding at joint to centre
front brake pads possibly starting to wear slightly low
sideways movement in handbrake lever
exhaust centre section corroded
slight sideways movement in handbrake lever
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front tyre worn to 3mm
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front tyre worn to 3mm
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU05 OEA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 VU05 OEA, 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 VU05 OEA registered?
VU05 OEA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is VU05 OEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU05 OEA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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