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MV05 GYS

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,897 mi
Last recorded55,897 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 GYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,897 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 55,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,520 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,814 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Slight leak on power steering

Pass 15 Aug 2015 41,954 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,071 miles

O/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,410 miles

Nearside front tyre weaing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 35,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre weaing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,788 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,833 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 13,775 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 GYS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

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

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