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VX55 OKT

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 OKT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,242 miles

nsf cv boot leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2019 70,242 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nsf cv boot leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,881 miles

small leak ...rear silencer ...passed emissions

Fail 15 Feb 2017 52,881 miles

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

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

small leak ...rear silencer ...passed emissions

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm & has got a nail in it 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box split

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,231 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,014 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on minimum mark, & damp around the sump bung!

offside front wiper blade is starting to perish

Fail 7 Mar 2014 39,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on minimum mark, & damp around the sump bung!

offside front wiper blade is starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2013 788,280 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,470 miles

damp round the nearside of the steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2011 21,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,286 miles

hand brake has long travel

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,672 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 OKT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT registered?

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

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