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MF05 ECN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,300 mi
Last recorded51,300 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 51,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,871 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 39,871 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,978 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 32,978 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 29,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 27,658 miles

slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,658 miles

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

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,914 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 4,914 miles

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

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

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 ECN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

MF05 ECN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MF05 ECN safe to buy?

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