CarVerify

Free Car Check

MH05 LPA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,109 mi
Last recorded41,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 LPA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 41,109 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,184 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,718 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,112 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyre speed ratings different front to rear

Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front pads getting low

tyre speed rating different on front to rear

Fail 12 Jul 2008 15,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front pads getting low

tyre speed rating different on front to rear

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MH05 LPA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MH05 LPA, 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

How do I check the history of MH05 LPA?

You can check the full history of MH05 LPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MH05 LPA registered?

MH05 LPA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is MH05 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 LPA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH05 LPA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MH05 LPA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.