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WJ55 FNL

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 FNL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 77,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 71,179 miles

Both rear drum backing plates very rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 65,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 65,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking Suspect steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,250 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,248 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,120 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 61,120 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,759 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 57,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,989 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,835 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,322 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,780 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

hand brake travel

signs of oil around power steering rack

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,378 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,008 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 21,008 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,009 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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WJ55 FNL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

WJ55 FNL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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