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WP54 RHX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,034 mi
Last recorded51,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RHX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,034 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 51,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 47,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,728 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 44,728 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,201 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 41,201 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 37,339 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,470 miles

slight movment n/s/front hub bearing area

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,558 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,708 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,073 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,430 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 10,430 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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WP54 RHX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP54 RHX?

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What year was WP54 RHX registered?

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

Is WP54 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 RHX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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