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WV54 XGU

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,116 mi
Last recorded138,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 XGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 138,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15 - 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15 - 2.83mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 138,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15 - 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15 - 2.83mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,538 miles

EML on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 113,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 88,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,224 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 63,531 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 63,531 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WV54 XGU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold 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 WV54 XGU, 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 WV54 XGU registered?

WV54 XGU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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