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MV05 GZD

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,632 mi
Last recorded97,632 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 97,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,717 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 89,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front headrest missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,775 miles

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

n/s front door panel loose

Fail 5 Jun 2014 81,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s front door panel loose

Pass 25 May 2013 74,892 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 68,609 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 61,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre valve becoming perished

oil level low rectified

Fail 8 Jun 2009 44,826 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre valve becoming perished

oil level low rectified

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GZD 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 69.2%.

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 GZD, 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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MV05 GZD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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