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VX05 TGY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,874 mi
Last recorded60,874 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 TGY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,874 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 60,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

Fail 16 Aug 2017 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,859 miles

both front tyres deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

both rear tyres deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

Fail 19 Aug 2016 50,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both front tyres deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

both rear tyres deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,540 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS AROUND TYRE TREAD

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,581 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sweat from steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,571 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 TGY 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

VX05 TGY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is VX05 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 TGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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