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MF05 OWR

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,312 mi
Last recorded52,312 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,312 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 43,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 28,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,607 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 26,607 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,712 miles

Both front antiroll bar link bushes cracking

Nearside front strut top bearing noisey

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

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 OWR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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