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MF05 EXB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,992 mi
Last recorded102,992 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EXB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet ( bulk head ) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes greased under car not allowing full inspection

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,812 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight fluid leak from steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing but not obscuring view

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,407 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,464 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,344 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,093 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 18,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,190 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 EXB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue 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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

MF05 EXB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MF05 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 EXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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