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WA05 UDP

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,859 mi
Last recorded47,859 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 UDP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 47,859 miles

both outer cv boots heavily cracked

coolant staining on engine

manifold heat shield loose and rattling

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

rib belts cracked

small pin hole in n/s steering rack boot

smear from wipers

travel in hand brake system

Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,399 miles

exhaust manifold heatsheild loose

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 46,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked around sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust manifold heatsheild loose

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked all around sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,216 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

exhaust manifold heatsheild loose

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,216 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

exhaust manifold heatsheild loose

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f wiper smearing slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,800 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage ( not deep enough to show cords )

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 37,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust heatshield loose

n/s rack boot has small hole

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage ( not deep enough to show cords )

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,254 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 31,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,110 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,110 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,932 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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WA05 UDP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WA05 UDP, 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 WA05 UDP registered?

WA05 UDP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is WA05 UDP safe to buy?

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