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MV05 FKP

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,019 mi
Last recorded50,019 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 50,019 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 43,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside windscreen chipped

rear outer sills corroding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2019 26,617 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil light on

Pass 3 Aug 2018 19,946 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 19,946 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,794 miles

dampness around steering rack gear housing. rear sections of both outer sills rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,381 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 14,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,185 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 13,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 8,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,666 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 6,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 4,946 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 FKP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

MV05 FKP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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