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MF05 OWZ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,837 mi
Last recorded69,837 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 69,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,675 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,484 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 59,484 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,829 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 56,829 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,955 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 52,955 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,734 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 42,732 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 25,377 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 16,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 14,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,587 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,564 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,696 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 5,326 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 OWZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

MF05 OWZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MF05 OWZ safe to buy?

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