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FE05 VCV

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,607 mi
Last recorded51,607 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has various rust spots

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,081 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 45,081 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 31,142 miles

advise hanbrake travel becoming excessive recommend adjustment

advise n/s/f steering rack gaitor damp with oil slight oil leak at rack

advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread wear indicators recommend replacement near future 185x55x15

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,146 miles

(advise) handbrake travel becoming (excessive reccomend adjustment)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,995 miles

centre exhaust pipe to rear joint slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 3,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 2,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 2,581 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 2,433 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 2,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 1,920 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 VCV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

FE05 VCV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FE05 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 VCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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