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WU54 JRV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,776 mi
Last recorded104,776 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 JRV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,776 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,645 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,564 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,614 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,473 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 59,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,714 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 51,714 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 18 Dec 2008 40,754 miles

exhaust mid section corroded at joint

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,228 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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WU54 JRV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU54 JRV, 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 WU54 JRV registered?

WU54 JRV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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