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WP54 RGV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,305 mi
Last recorded40,305 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,305 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 40,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 36,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,294 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,888 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,328 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 19,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 19,378 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,112 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 15,064 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 15,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,394 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,032 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 12,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,685 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 7,193 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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WP54 RGV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP54 RGV, 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 WP54 RGV registered?

WP54 RGV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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