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VX55 HKM

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,918 mi
Last recorded58,918 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 HKM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,918 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 58,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,400 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 47,400 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,126 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 42,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,596 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,153 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 25,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,563 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 22,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f wiper split each end

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,938 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,052 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 17,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,266 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,054 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 HKM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

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

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