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MV05 FMG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,584 mi
Last recorded46,584 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,584 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

fuel pipe slightly chaffed next to fuel tank

slight seepage from steering pump

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 38,804 miles

power steering rack has slight oil seepage

Fail 12 Aug 2015 38,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

power steering rack has slight oil seepage

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,331 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 34,328 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,518 miles

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

slight dampness around power steering rack area

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,957 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,272 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,581 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 11,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FMG 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 76.9%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

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

Is MV05 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 FMG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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