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WJ05 VZC

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,377 mi
Last recorded43,377 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,377 miles

Nearside Front body/bumper damage

centre & tail exhaust corroded

one N/S screen wash jet inop

Fail 14 Mar 2017 43,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front body/bumper damage

PAS drive belt slightly perished

centre & tail exhaust corroded

one N/S screen wash jet inop

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,520 miles

Front TYRES GETTING LOW, WORN ON INNER EDGE

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 2 Mar 2016 37,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BLOCKED (8.2.3)

Front TYRES GETTING LOW, WORN ON INNER EDGE

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,698 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,556 miles

os washer jet part blocked

rear exhaust corroded at joint

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,987 miles

Oil leak

PAS rack damp at N/S dust boot

stone chip on O/S windscreen (not in swept area)

tyres getting low (both N/S 3mm both O/S 4mm)dunlop 185/55/15

Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 6,420 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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WJ05 VZC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WJ05 VZC, 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 WJ05 VZC registered?

WJ05 VZC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WJ05 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 VZC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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