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FE05 GFX

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,729 mi
Last recorded57,729 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,729 miles

steering rack gaiters damp

Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,682 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,694 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

one element of high level rear stop light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2016 54,694 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in offside front tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

one element of high level rear stop light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,617 miles

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall , not exposing cords

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,961 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge 2mm

one bulb out in high level rear brake light

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,112 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

one bulb in high level rear brake light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2013 43,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

one bulb in high level rear brake light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,543 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

one element of high level rear brake light out

Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight misting of oil from both rack gaiters

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,617 miles

o/s front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,274 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 GFX 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 76.9%.

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 GFX, 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 FE05 GFX registered?

FE05 GFX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is FE05 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 GFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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