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WX55 VXB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,008 mi
Last recorded84,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VXB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,008 miles

Engine light on

Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,008 miles

Engine light on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,998 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,820 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 74,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,926 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge of tread

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,926 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

excess travel on h/brake

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2012 43,764 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,978 miles

both front tyres slight worn on edges 185/55/15

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,868 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,967 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 VXB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

WX55 VXB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is WX55 VXB safe to buy?

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