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Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside and offside (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension components are corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi/cat (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside and offside (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension components are corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on inner sidewall and slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking on outer edge, tread depth 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
clutch slipping badly
n/s mirror glass held on with tape
weep on power steering rack
Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking slightly
slight leak/weep on power steering rack
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking slightly
slight leak/weep on power steering rack
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated badly cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight leak/weep on power steering
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated badly cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
slight leak/weep on power steering
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
slight leak on power steering rack
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively seek further investigation (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
slight leak on power steering rack
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
both front outer c/v boots cracking
slight leak on power steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective req polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective req polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both front outer c/v boots cracking
slight leak on power steering rack
Nearside Front outer c.v boot perished
Offside Front outer c.v boot perished
both front headlamp lenses deteriorated and reducing beam image
exhaust system corroded, front exhaust heat shield loose/corroded
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front outer c.v boot perished
Offside Front outer c.v boot perished
both front headlamp lenses deteriorated and reducing beam image
exhaust system corroded, front exhaust heat shield loose/corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear wiper split
coolant warning light on dash
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
exhaust middle section corroded
headlight lenses starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
exhaust middle section corroded
headlight lenses starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall
both front outer c/v boots perished
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front outer c/v boots perished
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front outer c/v boot perished
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)
Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MF05 AEB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 AEB, 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 AEB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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