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FG05 ZSN

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZSN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 76,102 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 74,223 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,164 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,849 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 64,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,919 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,764 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,165 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 56,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,519 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,755 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,202 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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FG05 ZSN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG05 ZSN, 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 FG05 ZSN registered?

FG05 ZSN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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