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FG05 ZTD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,699 mi
Last recorded84,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,368 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 6 Jul 2016 80,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,694 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 May 2014 73,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 28 May 2013 69,507 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 69,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,693 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished and worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,693 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked and perished and worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Apr 2011 56,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 May 2010 44,014 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 43,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,139 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,124 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZTD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

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

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