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AY05 FSF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,525 mi
Last recorded75,525 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FSF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,515 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,627 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 69,267 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,566 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,644 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 52,360 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,160 miles

Oil leak

advanced wear on all four tyres.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,183 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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AY05 FSF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

AY05 FSF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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