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MV05 FLC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,450 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,317 miles

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,071 miles

Joints between cat and middle section and middle section and rear boxes have slight blows but not excessive at this time

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,045 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 32,040 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres visibly toeing in

Obvious impact damage to offside front wheel, structure not visibly compromised

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,002 miles

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

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 FLC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

MV05 FLC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is MV05 FLC safe to buy?

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