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VX05 UON

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,485 mi
Last recorded57,485 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 UON
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,040 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,124 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 829 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 698 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 698 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 UON is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UON, 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 UON registered?

VX05 UON is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is VX05 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 UON shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX05 UON have outstanding finance?

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