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WX55 VWV

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VWV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,237 miles

all wheel arches corroded.

both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 121,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all wheel arches corroded.

both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,086 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 117,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Trailing Arm / Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Slightly Faint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Trailing Arm / Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,816 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,892 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 99,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,172 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 90,172 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 81,796 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,153 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 68,153 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,972 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 39,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,947 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 VWV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

WX55 VWV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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