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WL54 HXR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,886 mi
Last recorded46,886 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,886 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f steering rack damp

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,451 miles

n/s/f rack damp

o/s/r tyre perished 175/65/14

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,307 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,127 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,123 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,538 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 14,538 miles

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

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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WL54 HXR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL54 HXR, 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 WL54 HXR registered?

WL54 HXR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is WL54 HXR safe to buy?

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