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WX55 JDO

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,207 mi
Last recorded81,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 JDO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 81,207 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak from steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,623 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

battery needs attention

clutch needs attention

exhaust flexi in poor condition

power steering leak, rack area

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,602 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

battery needs attention

clutch needs attention

exhaust flexi in poor condition

headlamp lenses are poor

power steering leak, rack area

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,890 miles

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

weep/leak from power steering

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,871 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

anti slip pedal slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,884 miles

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

anti slip pedal slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,056 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,259 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 56,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,846 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,846 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,525 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,636 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 17,636 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JDO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

WX55 JDO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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