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DY05 FPC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,387 mi
Last recorded32,387 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FPC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,387 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,519 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,524 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres worn to 3 mm

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,229 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn to 2.5 mm and nearside tyre scrubbed on outer edge

power steering belt cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,704 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 9,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,035 miles

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

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 FPC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 FPC registered?

DY05 FPC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DY05 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 FPC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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