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MF05 ADZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ADZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 94,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 94,895 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 88,259 miles

Front Outer cv boots deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,254 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Outer cv boots deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

Pass 27 May 2016 81,135 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear beam axle corroding

oil leaks

scratching to screen

wipers splitting

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded x2

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

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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 81,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded x2

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

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

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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear beam axle corroding

nsf brake grabbing

oil leaks

scratching to screen

wipers splitting

Fail 28 May 2015 74,466 miles

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

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

exhaust tail section corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre tread low inner edge tyre tread cracking

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 May 2015 74,466 miles

exhaust tail section corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre tread low inner edge tyre tread cracking

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 May 2014 67,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 58,088 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 58,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,921 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,166 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,295 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 25,897 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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MF05 ADZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue 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 MF05 ADZ, 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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MF05 ADZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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