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MX05 FZV

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,092 mi
Last recorded80,092 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FZV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,092 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 80,066 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,297 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,295 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 58,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,796 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 41,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,998 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,768 miles

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

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

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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MX05 FZV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MX05 FZV, 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 MX05 FZV registered?

MX05 FZV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is MX05 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 FZV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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