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RV05 TCU

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,669 mi
Last recorded70,669 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 TCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,669 miles

N/S Front Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,562 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 TCU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RV05 TCU, 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 RV05 TCU?

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What year was RV05 TCU registered?

RV05 TCU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RV05 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 TCU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV05 TCU have outstanding finance?

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