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WP54 RJO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,377 mi
Last recorded18,377 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RJO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 18,377 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 18,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 16,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 15,369 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,301 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 15,301 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 11,382 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 11,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 9,986 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2012 8,763 miles

Both n/s tyres cracking on outer sidewalls (just passed)

Both o/s tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2011 3,484 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on side wall

O/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50 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 RJO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

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

Is WP54 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 RJO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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