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WX55 ENC

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 ENC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 83,308 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 74,041 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,903 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 58,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,183 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 37,069 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,069 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,711 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish in sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,461 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WX55 ENC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX55 ENC, 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 WX55 ENC registered?

WX55 ENC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is WX55 ENC safe to buy?

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