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RE05 MFA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,763 mi
Last recorded78,763 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 MFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,526 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished in the tread

Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,526 miles

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

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished in the tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,854 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,820 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 50,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,593 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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RE05 MFA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE05 MFA, 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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What year was RE05 MFA registered?

RE05 MFA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is RE05 MFA safe to buy?

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