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MV05 HDU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,999 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 95,997 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))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,690 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded x 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre low edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage x 2 (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded x 2 (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,432 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 63,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,303 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 59,303 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,059 miles

front chassis leg brace rotten and holed

front disks rusty

rear wiper not fit for purpose

Fail 14 Nov 2014 54,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis leg brace rotten and holed

front disks rusty

rear wiper not fit for purpose

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,598 miles

both rear axel bushes cracking

different size tyre fitted to the vehicle 185/ 55 /15 fitted at the front 195/ 55 /15 fitted to the rear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f rack boot moist (possible leak)

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f disk corroded

power streering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 47,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear axel bushes cracking

different size tyre fitted to the vehicle 185/ 55 /15 fitted at the front 195/ 55 /15 fitted to the rear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f rack boot moist (possible leak)

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f disk corroded

power streering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,535 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,150 miles

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,861 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH BUT NOT AFFECTING THE MOT AT THIS POINT

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

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 HDU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HDU, 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 HDU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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