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MV05 FMF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,646 mi
Last recorded41,646 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 FMF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 41,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 side walls sowing ply due to age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant warning light on dash

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,549 miles

plastic covers and under trays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 25 May 2017 41,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

plastic covers and under trays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 25 May 2016 41,269 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 29 May 2015 40,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning light on

Pass 1 May 2014 38,892 miles

Both front outer c.v boot slightly cracked

Pass 23 May 2013 37,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 34,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,600 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,158 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 FMF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

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

Is MV05 FMF safe to buy?

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