MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Auxiliary belts slightly deteriorated
Both front tyres worn to 3-4mm of tread
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread
Drivers wiper starting to split
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread
Drivers wiper starting to split
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Drivers side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm
Passenger side front tyre worn on outside edge (3mm in centre)
Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm and sidewall scuffed (drivers side rear tyre at 3mm)
Slight fluffing on drivers seatbelt
Steel ends of front flexy brake hoses slightly corroded
Suspect timing belt due for replacement next service/12 months
Both rear tyres worn down to 4mm and passenger side rear tyre out of shape slightly
Front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear wiper starting to split
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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MV05 HKW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HKW, 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 HKW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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