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MV05 HDD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,189 mi
Last recorded122,189 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 122,189 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 122,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,834 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,816 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from oil filter and above

Pannel damage to offside rear pannel and bumper

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,061 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,214 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 17,894 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,736 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 HDD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV05 HDD registered?

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

Is MV05 HDD safe to buy?

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