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MF05 AFU

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,966 mi
Last recorded45,966 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,966 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,931 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,931 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,899 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 32,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,254 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,413 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 8,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel is high

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,499 miles

handbrake travel is high

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 AFU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

MF05 AFU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is MF05 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 AFU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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