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RE05 MHX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,282 mi
Last recorded65,282 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 MHX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 65,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 46,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,538 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 30,449 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,619 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,738 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 28,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,597 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,046 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,381 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 21,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,040 miles

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

nsf tyre has multiple splits on inner sidewall

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 MHX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

RE05 MHX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is RE05 MHX safe to buy?

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