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VX55 OAP

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,441 mi
Last recorded38,441 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 OAP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,911 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 28,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,483 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,903 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 16,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OAP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

VX55 OAP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is VX55 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 OAP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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