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VX05 UOD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,902 mi
Last recorded64,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Jun 2017 64,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,151 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 53,151 miles

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

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 49,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,699 miles

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

o/s/f/fog light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,699 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f/fog light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front fog lamp damaged and not working.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front fog lamp damaged/not working

Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,753 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front fog lamp damaged/not working

offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,370 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 22,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UOD 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 62.5%.

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 UOD, 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 VX05 UOD registered?

VX05 UOD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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