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MA05 ZYB

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,336 mi
Last recorded97,336 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 ZYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 97,336 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 97,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,859 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 92,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,339 miles

tyre n/s nail in tread

Fail 3 Jun 2016 85,339 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

tyre n/s nail in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 50,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,855 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 38,093 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cxhilds seat at n/s/rear

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,093 miles

cxhilds seat at n/s/rear

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,088 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,375 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 26,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,993 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,993 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MA05 ZYB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA05 ZYB, 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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MA05 ZYB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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