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VX55 JVR

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,631 mi
Last recorded49,631 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 JVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,631 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 49,631 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,047 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 43,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre has slight damaged to outer side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,412 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 22,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperstive (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,250 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,146 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2013 15,145 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to its outer sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2012 14,108 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,108 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 12,871 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside steering rack gator damp

Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,871 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside steering rack gator damp

Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,391 miles

nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 7,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 5,373 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 JVR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

VX55 JVR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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