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VX54 RHU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,132 mi
Last recorded78,132 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 RHU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,106 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,831 miles

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

offside front wiper slightly split

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,801 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,865 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,762 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Nearside rear tyre has 1 nail.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 3,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,490 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 33,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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VX54 RHU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX54 RHU, 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 VX54 RHU registered?

VX54 RHU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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