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RV05 TFE

2005 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,848 mi
Last recorded46,848 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 TFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 46,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,637 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 64,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,522 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,561 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 50,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 42,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,181 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 34,181 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,396 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,501 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 TFE is a 2005 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFE, 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

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What year was RV05 TFE registered?

RV05 TFE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 TFE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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