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MF05 ECV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

43,131 mi
Last recorded43,131 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ECV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,131 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 42,159 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 42,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 40,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 38,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,200 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 35,200 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,734 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 32,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,841 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,719 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 28,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,782 miles

Nearside Front 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 ECV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

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

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