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WX55 FLR

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,681 mi
Last recorded50,681 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,037 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 46,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,901 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,581 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 15,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 FLR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey 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 WX55 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

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

Is WX55 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX55 FLR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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