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S2 MGV

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,097 mi
Last recorded31,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 MGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,499 miles

Engine warning lamp lit. O/s/f tyre wall damaged. Possible steering fluid leak at N/s rack boot. Front subframe corroded. Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 27,493 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine warning lamp lit. O/s/f tyre wall damaged. Possible steering fluid leak at N/s rack boot. Front subframe corroded. Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Hand brake lever travel. Exhaust centre and rear corroded.

Number plates not showing BSAU 145d marking.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,346 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 10,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Hand brake lever travel. Both headlamp aims borderline low.

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

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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S2 MGV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S2 MGV, 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 S2 MGV registered?

S2 MGV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is S2 MGV safe to buy?

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