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RE05 MKZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,471 mi
Last recorded23,471 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 MKZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2023 23,471 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 23,217 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 22,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,751 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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,206 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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,077 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 MKZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

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

Is RE05 MKZ safe to buy?

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