MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
rear exhaust rubbers split but still supporting system
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
rear exhaust rubbers split but still supporting system
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Sun visor strip/sticker at top of screen.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sun visor strip only just passed mot
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
sun visor strip only just passed mot
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY05 FCV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey 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 DY05 FCV, 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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How do I check the history of DY05 FCV?
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What year was DY05 FCV registered?
DY05 FCV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is DY05 FCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY05 FCV 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.
Does DY05 FCV have outstanding finance?
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