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CV05 RZB

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,937 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack . advise headlamp image n/s/f

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/r cracking (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounts onto body (2.4.G.2)

oil leak,slight wheel bind o/s/f .

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,514 miles

oil leak engine

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Jul 2015 62,368 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim covering archs and sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 May 2014 58,514 miles

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly loose

both aims and images not clean cut just in tolerance

Fail 8 May 2014 58,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly loose

both aims and images not clean cut just in tolerance

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,076 miles

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

engine light on dash

Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,081 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,386 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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CV05 RZB 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 78.6%.

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 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 RZB, 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 RZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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