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VU05 OEA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OEA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,020 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 65,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,073 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,095 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,188 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + cut in tread not to inner cords [185/55/15v]

slight sideways movement at handbrake lever?

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,094 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 43,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,926 miles

front brake pads possibly starting to wear slightly low

sideways movement in handbrake lever

Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,990 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,368 miles

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.

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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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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VU05 OEA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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