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RL54 MVX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,865 mi
Last recorded58,865 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MVX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 58,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre has a nick to the outer sidewall

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

power steering rack has a light misting of oil at either end

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,568 miles

advise long travel on handbrake

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2012 50,568 miles

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

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

advise long travel on handbrake

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,625 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,042 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,454 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 37,454 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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RL54 MVX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL54 MVX, 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

How do I check the history of RL54 MVX?

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What year was RL54 MVX registered?

RL54 MVX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is RL54 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 MVX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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