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RV05 ZYB

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,795 mi
Last recorded116,795 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ZYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 116,795 miles

headlights fogged but patterns visable

Fail 29 Mar 2022 116,795 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

headlights fogged but patterns visable

Fail 18 Feb 2022 116,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wheel size also wrong (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

headlights fogged but patterns visable

Pass 22 May 2020 107,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (approx 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2020 107,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (approx 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,570 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2018 101,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,456 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 89,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,433 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,623 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,434 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 28,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 ZYB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

RV05 ZYB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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