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WX55 OTJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,926 mi
Last recorded47,926 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,121 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,547 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 43,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,937 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,768 miles

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

exhaust tailbox rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,466 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,729 miles

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

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 OTJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

WX55 OTJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WX55 OTJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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