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RV05 ZYA

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,580 mi
Last recorded96,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,580 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 81,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,346 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,065 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 ZYA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZYA, 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 ZYA?

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What year was RV05 ZYA registered?

RV05 ZYA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is RV05 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 ZYA shows 15 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 ZYA have outstanding finance?

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