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AF05 OMV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,642 mi
Last recorded135,642 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 135,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 135,642 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,094 miles

small crack and slight scratching to front windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,910 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery inscure

Fail 3 Sep 2012 110,910 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery inscure

Pass 1 Oct 2011 93,649 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF05 OMV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF05 OMV, 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 AF05 OMV registered?

AF05 OMV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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