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RX05 RVE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,150 mi
Last recorded70,150 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 RVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 70,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,750 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 58,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 50,853 miles

Exhaust system surface corroded

Fuel tank rusty

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering weap at steering rack hose

Pass 8 May 2015 50,853 miles

Exhaust system surface corroded

Fuel tank rusty

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering weap at steering rack hose

Pass 6 May 2014 44,577 miles

CV boots starting to perish.

Near side front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 44,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

CV boots starting to perish.

Near side front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 40,542 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 40,542 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,160 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,531 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 36,531 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,941 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,829 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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RX05 RVE 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 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 RX05 RVE, 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 RX05 RVE registered?

RX05 RVE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RX05 RVE 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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