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VX55 OKS

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,765 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 56,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,289 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,286 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,328 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,919 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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VX55 OKS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

VX55 OKS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VX55 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 OKS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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