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MF05 ABU

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,234 mi
Last recorded47,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ABU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,234 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,130 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,763 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,763 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2011 36,921 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 18,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 18,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,100 miles

handbrake lever has slight side play advise investigation

steering rack slightly wet with oil

Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,100 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever has slight side play advise investigation

steering rack slightly wet with oil

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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MF05 ABU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF05 ABU, 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 MF05 ABU registered?

MF05 ABU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is MF05 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 ABU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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