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WU05 OCZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,503 mi
Last recorded74,503 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 OCZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,503 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,443 miles

General surface corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Jan 2021 74,443 miles

General surface corrosion underneath

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,416 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 74,416 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,339 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,188 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 74,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,124 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 74,124 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,025 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 74,025 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyre outer side walls cracking due to age

o/s front tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,938 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,937 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre in poor condition - cuts/cracking

Battery Insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,466 miles

battery inscure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,667 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 70,528 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f side light came on when tapped and stayed on

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,528 miles

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

o/s/f side light came on when tapped and stayed on

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,947 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,897 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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WU05 OCZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WU05 OCZ, 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

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What year was WU05 OCZ registered?

WU05 OCZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is WU05 OCZ safe to buy?

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