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MV05 DNO

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DNO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,438 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 67,691 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15-82v (4.1.D.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,155 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

anti roll bar rubbers cracking

front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,341 miles

cracking in treads front tyres

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,595 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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,936 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,648 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,140 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,961 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 23,969 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,969 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 DNO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DNO, 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 DNO registered?

MV05 DNO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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