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VX05 TGF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,798 mi
Last recorded58,798 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 TGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,798 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,798 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,840 miles

PAS belt perished

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge (185/55/15)

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2015 34,357 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge (185/55/15)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,586 miles

N/S/R tyre is perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,330 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,484 miles

Large amount of sideways movement in hand brake

Steering rack is damp with oil

Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,813 miles

Hand brake lever has a large amount of side ways movement

Steering rack is damp with oil

Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,813 miles

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

Hand brake lever has a large amount of side ways movement

Steering rack is damp with oil

Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 7,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,250 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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VX05 TGF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX05 TGF, 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

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What year was VX05 TGF registered?

VX05 TGF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is VX05 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 TGF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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