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FE05 FOV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,347 mi
Last recorded61,347 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FOV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,188 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer c,v boots splitting/perishing

n/s steering rack gaitor has oil residue.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer c,v boots splitting/perishing

n/s steering rack gaitor has oil residue.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,976 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,337 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 33,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,042 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,375 miles

slight leak on nearside front strut

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,532 miles

Travel in hanbrake. Oil on steering rack.

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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FE05 FOV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE05 FOV, 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 FE05 FOV registered?

FE05 FOV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is FE05 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 FOV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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