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MF05 AEX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,566 mi
Last recorded33,566 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AEX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 33,280 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,643 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,292 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,370 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 31,370 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,777 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,086 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 AEX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AEX, 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 AEX registered?

MF05 AEX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MF05 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 AEX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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