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CV05 MTU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,576 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,615 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside of rack area (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,615 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside of rack area (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,997 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,904 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wiper linkage worn & park fault

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 73,958 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake stiff clutch stiff

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

free play on handbrake

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,860 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 46,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,117 miles

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

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 MTU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV05 MTU, 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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CV05 MTU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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