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WX55 EOC

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,529 mi
Last recorded62,529 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 EOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,529 miles

Drivers inner door handle slightly worn

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 62,529 miles

Drivers inner door handle slightly worn

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,750 miles

Coolant leak at rear of engine ()

Pass 27 May 2020 53,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,677 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 52,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,540 miles

Central Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 49,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 44,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,705 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 31,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror damaged - ok for mot

Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,491 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,430 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,320 miles

Slight dampness n/s steering rack gaiter

slight rust starting fuel tank

Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,406 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 EOC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EOC, 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 WX55 EOC registered?

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

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