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FG05 ZSP

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,586 mi
Last recorded53,586 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,996 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 40,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,746 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,454 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,353 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 ZSP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG05 ZSP, 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 FG05 ZSP registered?

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

Is FG05 ZSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 ZSP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG05 ZSP have outstanding finance?

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