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VO05 FZZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,120 mi
Last recorded106,120 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FZZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,854 miles

Rear exhaust rubber broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 11 Mar 2022 104,854 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,712 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 102,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 101,602 miles

Exhaust system insecure both centre mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,851 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 96,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,399 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,421 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,542 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,605 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,866 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,866 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 59,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,260 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,802 miles

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

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

clutch padel rubber griper worn

Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch padel rubber griper worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,504 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 FZZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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