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FE05 FYO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,187 mi
Last recorded49,187 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FYO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,187 miles

General body corrosion

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 47,066 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 44,647 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,557 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 34,535 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,689 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 18,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,954 miles

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,847 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

offside front brake pads show signs of over heating

Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,411 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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FE05 FYO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

FE05 FYO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is FE05 FYO safe to buy?

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