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MF05 CRX

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,773 mi
Last recorded77,773 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 CRX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,773 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,644 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 71,644 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,939 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 64,939 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 62,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,665 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,777 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,740 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,110 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,678 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 40,678 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CRX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CRX, 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 CRX registered?

MF05 CRX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is MF05 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 CRX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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