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CV05 MTE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,210 mi
Last recorded38,210 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MTE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 38,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 29,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 26,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,877 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,492 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 21,492 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,137 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,856 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 19,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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CV05 MTE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV05 MTE, 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 CV05 MTE registered?

CV05 MTE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CV05 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 MTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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