MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os rear tyre getting low
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
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was WJ05 VZM registered?
WJ05 VZM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is WJ05 VZM safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ05 VZM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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