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AV05 FPO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,080 mi
Last recorded62,080 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FPO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 62,080 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,533 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,817 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 53,817 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,186 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,011 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,853 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape,cracked,perished and worn to 2mm

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,948 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished 205 45 16 v

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,948 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished 205 45 16 v

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 26,918 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

offside front (205/45/16) Tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear (205/45/16) Tyre worn out of shape on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,918 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

offside front (205/45/16) Tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear (205/45/16) Tyre worn out of shape on inside edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre starting to split

Strong smell of coolant comimg from engine bay

Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to split

Strong smell of coolant comimg from engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,313 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 21,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,762 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 17,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 15,484 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 15,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,623 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)

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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AV05 FPO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV05 FPO, 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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AV05 FPO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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