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MF05 AEC

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,405 mi
Last recorded40,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,632 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,058 miles

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note;- rear washers inopertive.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,395 miles

Note;- rear washers inopertive.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,728 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 24,728 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,768 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,357 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
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MF05 AEC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEC, 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 MF05 AEC registered?

MF05 AEC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is MF05 AEC safe to buy?

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