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WJ05 VZM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,973 mi
Last recorded121,973 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 111,110 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 111,110 miles

Emissions not tested due to large holes in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,013 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 98,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,434 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,132 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,909 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,720 miles

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

os rear tyre getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

os rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,347 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 VZM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VZM, 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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WJ05 VZM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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