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RV05 OVX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,591 mi
Last recorded107,591 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 OVX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 107,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,712 miles

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp lenses inpoor condition

n/s door mirror missing

splits in o/s/r inner tyre wall

Fail 20 Nov 2020 104,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp lenses inpoor condition

n/s door mirror missing

splits in o/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,929 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 102,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,707 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 98,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,910 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 95,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2016 92,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,948 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 25 Nov 2015 88,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor beam patten both front head lamps

Fail 5 Dec 2013 81,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres worn on edges

small cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn on edges

small cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,709 miles

Both front tyres worn on immer edges

Handbrake lever travel long

Pass 17 May 2012 73,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

exhaust system badly corroded

vehicle underside wet when examined

Fail 10 May 2012 73,515 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

exhaust system badly corroded

vehicle underside wet when examined

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,539 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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RV05 OVX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

RV05 OVX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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