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MF05 CVK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,018 mi
Last recorded62,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 CVK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside 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 has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 56,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded NOTE;- ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED ON UPPER COILS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded NOTE;- ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED ON UPPER COILS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,843 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,173 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 34,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,990 miles

Note;- BOTH REAR TYRES have "hair-line" cracks on sidewalls.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2013 28,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Note;- BOTH REAR TYRES have "hair-line" cracks on sidewalls.

Note;- offside front wiper blade juddering & wear on rear wiper blade.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,423 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,090 miles

off side front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,609 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 13,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2008 9,960 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 CVK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CVK, 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 CVK registered?

MF05 CVK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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