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MV05 DFD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,294 mi
Last recorded46,294 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 46,294 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 38,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 27 May 2011 38,727 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 28 May 2010 32,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,258 miles

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

both front discs lipped and pads look low

Fail 10 Jul 2009 28,258 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front discs lipped and pads look low

Pass 12 Jul 2008 21,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

catalsyt heat shield loose

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 DFD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MV05 DFD, 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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What year was MV05 DFD registered?

MV05 DFD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is MV05 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 DFD shows 7 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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