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WX55 ENV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,008 mi
Last recorded68,008 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 ENV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,008 miles

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

both n/s tyres split

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,511 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,865 miles

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

rear tyres split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,119 miles

both rear tyres split

Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,115 miles

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

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

both rear tyres split

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,054 miles

n/s/f tyre split

Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,050 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre split

Pass 11 May 2012 47,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 47,465 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 47,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,750 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2009 29,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,360 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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WX55 ENV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX55 ENV, 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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WX55 ENV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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