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WJ05 UAC

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UAC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,551 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,509 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 76,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has alot of travel but not excessive

nearside front ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2020 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever has alot of travel but not excessive

nearside front ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,517 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 70,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,429 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,929 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,672 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 45,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,035 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,632 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 14,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WJ05 UAC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ05 UAC, 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 WJ05 UAC registered?

WJ05 UAC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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