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MV05 HKK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,229 mi
Last recorded61,229 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,229 miles

front sub frame corroded by anti roll bar mountings

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer cv boots perished and cracked

nearside and offside rear coil springs and top mounts corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 61,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front sub frame corroded by anti roll bar mountings

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer cv boots perished and cracked

nearside and offside rear coil springs and top mounts corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,384 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 58,384 miles

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

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front brakes (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal high

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 55,176 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal high

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,715 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 47,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,827 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,643 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,117 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine warning lamp illuminated

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,551 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 29,551 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,169 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 HKK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HKK, 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 HKK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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