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VX55 HDG

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,097 mi
Last recorded32,097 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,097 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 29,887 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,456 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 27,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,019 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,801 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 20,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front pads and discs wearing

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,022 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,986 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 16,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,720 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 14,720 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,710 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 8,271 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 8,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 4,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 3,717 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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VX55 HDG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX55 HDG, 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 VX55 HDG registered?

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

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