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VX55 FPY

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,243 mi
Last recorded60,243 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 FPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,243 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 60,242 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO MINIMUM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,565 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,462 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,335 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,675 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 27,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,367 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,577 miles

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)

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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VX55 FPY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VX55 FPY, 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 VX55 FPY registered?

VX55 FPY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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