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VX55 HRC

2005 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,569 mi
Last recorded59,569 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 HRC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 59,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 58,454 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,213 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 6 May 2016 48,921 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 48,921 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,285 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,030 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,021 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,652 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 37,652 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,698 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,304 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,614 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,593 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 HRC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HRC, 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 HRC registered?

VX55 HRC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is VX55 HRC safe to buy?

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