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DY05 FCV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

82,635 mi
Last recorded82,635 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 82,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,162 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,414 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,686 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,194 miles

Sun visor strip/sticker at top of screen.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,198 miles

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

sun visor strip only just passed mot

Fail 27 Feb 2009 28,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,651 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
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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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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.

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