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LG05 MRV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,786 mi
Last recorded62,786 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 MRV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,122 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 54,393 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 50,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,780 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,883 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on inner walls.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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LG05 MRV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG05 MRV, 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 LG05 MRV registered?

LG05 MRV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 MRV safe to buy?

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