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RV05 ZYG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,903 mi
Last recorded59,903 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,903 miles

front tyres starting to perrished

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,568 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension mounting bushes worn

Fail 19 Feb 2015 51,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre on 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,734 miles

O/S/R tyre on 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,456 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 49,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,261 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 ZYG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

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

Is RV05 ZYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 ZYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV05 ZYG have outstanding finance?

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