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WX55 OTB

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,140 mi
Last recorded54,140 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,319 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 45,319 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,481 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 37,430 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,751 miles

slight misting of oil around power steering rack.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight misting of oil around power steering rack.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,951 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,951 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,993 miles

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

Oil leak

noise from timing belt area

Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,993 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

noise from timing belt area

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,854 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside fronttrack rod ends slightly worn

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Oct 2011 26,854 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside fronttrack rod ends slightly worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,295 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 21,295 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,566 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 OTB 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 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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

WX55 OTB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is WX55 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX55 OTB shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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