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RV05 OVG

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 OVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 99,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,323 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,293 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 71,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 67,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,836 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 60,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,860 miles

Both CV boots well perished

Near side tyre barely legal

Steering rack damp

Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,819 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both CV boots well perished

Near side tyre barely legal

Steering rack damp

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,437 miles

n/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall no cords showing on test

o/s/r tyre barely legal

signs of damp to steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall no cords showing on test

o/s/r tyre barely legal

signs of damp to steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,178 miles

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 35,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,114 miles

front tyres are low,brake pads very low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV05 OVG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV05 OVG, 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 RV05 OVG registered?

RV05 OVG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is RV05 OVG safe to buy?

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