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WJ55 DYP

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,035 mi
Last recorded54,035 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 DYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 54,035 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 54,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,333 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly misshaped inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust corroded

front wipers smear

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,554 miles

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

exhaust tailbox deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,171 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 44,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,711 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,296 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 23,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,025 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 19,025 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WJ55 DYP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ55 DYP, 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 WJ55 DYP registered?

WJ55 DYP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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