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MF05 DZY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,046 mi
Last recorded101,046 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,046 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,241 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,147 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 79,147 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,346 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 60,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DZY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

MF05 DZY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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