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MV05 HKU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,958 mi
Last recorded66,958 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,958 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 66,958 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake light inop

support bracket in engine bay, corroded and has hole in it

Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,126 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake light inop

support bracket in engine bay, corroded and has hole in it

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,661 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 57,655 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,212 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,789 miles

lower brake efficiency reading on n/s/rear recommend inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2013 43,789 miles

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

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

lower brake efficiency reading on n/s/rear recommend inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,132 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,780 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,724 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 HKU 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 HKU, 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 HKU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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