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RE05 MGZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,528 mi
Last recorded26,528 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 MGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,528 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,036 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 25,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,910 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,641 miles

pas rack slight leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,427 miles

slight leak from p.a.s pipe and gaiter at rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,296 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 6,032 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 MGZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

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

Is RE05 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 MGZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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