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WP54 RHE

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,586 mi
Last recorded110,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RHE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 105,536 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,788 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,119 miles

Both front tyres perished in treads

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 97,109 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,277 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 96,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever

Fail 10 Oct 2019 95,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,529 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,305 miles

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

centre ex.mount broken but still secure

Fail 7 Nov 2017 93,296 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Sub-frame fractured of front subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stuck in (5.2.5a)

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

centre ex.mount broken but still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,879 miles

p.a.s pump & rack leaking..cleaned..ok at time test

Fail 12 Oct 2016 91,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

p.a.s pump & rack leaking..cleaned..ok at time test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,344 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,110 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,115 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,384 miles

Nearside front tyre tread starting to getting low.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WP54 RHE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP54 RHE, 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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WP54 RHE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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