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CV05 ZCA

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,475 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,115 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,645 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,744 miles

Front brake pads aprox 60% worn

Fuel filler flap spring broken

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

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 ZCA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

CV05 ZCA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CV05 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 ZCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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