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AY05 FMF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FMF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,200 miles

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Slight play in inner rackends

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Slight play in inner rackends

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,839 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint deteriated

Front outer cv gaiters perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,545 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,816 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,378 miles

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

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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AY05 FMF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY05 FMF, 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 AY05 FMF registered?

AY05 FMF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is AY05 FMF safe to buy?

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