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FG05 ZTB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,730 mi
Last recorded81,730 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZTB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,511 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,508 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 70,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,379 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

engine oil level low

exhaust corroded

parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,649 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 58,649 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,908 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 46,347 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,347 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2010 40,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,534 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 32,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 24,801 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 ZTB 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 62.5%.

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

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