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34 WVT

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,905 mi
Last recorded94,905 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration34 WVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,905 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 94,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 93,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 93,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 84,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 84,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2021 75,847 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2020 71,152 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 71,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 53,005 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,874 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 43,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,426 miles

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

slight uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2011 29,959 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,806 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 27,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,953 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,963 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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34 WVT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 34 WVT, 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 34 WVT registered?

34 WVT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is 34 WVT safe to buy?

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