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WJ05 WBD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,127 mi
Last recorded61,127 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,127 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,127 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 48,361 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 48,361 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

coolant lamp on(topped up)

gearbox oil leak

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 37,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

coolant lamp on(topped up)

gearbox oil leak

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 37,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre poor shape

o/s/r tyre poor shape

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,862 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 WBD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

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

Is WJ05 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 WBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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