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MV05 DVO

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,345 mi
Last recorded44,345 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,345 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 44,239 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,239 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,680 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,974 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,859 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 25,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,944 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 DVO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

MV05 DVO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is MV05 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 DVO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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