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MV05 AZC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,881 mi
Last recorded42,881 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 AZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,881 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 42,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,185 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly deteriorated but not affecting beam image

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not causing excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,249 miles

Oil leak Power steering rack has slight leak of oil ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,725 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,523 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,032 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 30,032 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,086 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 110,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear disks corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,961 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,610 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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MV05 AZC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV05 AZC, 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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MV05 AZC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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