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WV05 VLJ

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,430 mi
Last recorded63,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,430 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,255 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,111 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 60,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,234 miles

rear wiperblade perishead.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,457 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,503 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,619 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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WV05 VLJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc 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 WV05 VLJ, 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 WV05 VLJ?

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What year was WV05 VLJ registered?

WV05 VLJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WV05 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 VLJ 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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