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MF05 NRN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,547 mi
Last recorded66,547 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,126 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,125 miles

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

rear foot brake grabbing on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98mm and feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,959 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 59,059 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2013 53,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,909 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 31,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,405 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 NRN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF05 NRN registered?

MF05 NRN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is MF05 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 NRN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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