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FE05 VEV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,823 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,858 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak ( power steering rack )

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,049 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,329 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 42,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 37,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,512 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,512 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,274 miles

front wiper blades torn on edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,118 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 VEV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

FE05 VEV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is FE05 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 VEV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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