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CV05 ZBD

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,004 mi
Last recorded95,004 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,004 miles

Central Rear brake lamp not working

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 92,076 miles

Car wet when tested

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 92,076 miles

Car wet when tested

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,221 miles

damp around steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2014 810,221 miles

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

damp around steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,217 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 67,013 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,386 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,377 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,369 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 ZBD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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