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VO05 FZP

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FZP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,145 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin would advise attention (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking / perashing

damage to offside of vehicle 2x doors / sill but every thing shuting correctly

Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin would advise attention (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking / perashing

damage to offside of vehicle 2x doors / sill but every thing shuting correctly

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,934 miles

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 77,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,639 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2014 55,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Mar 2014 55,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,977 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs light indicates a fault

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

srs light on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,008 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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VO05 FZP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 VO05 FZP, 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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VO05 FZP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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