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VU05 MBO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,732 mi
Last recorded105,732 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 99,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 91,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,333 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 84,309 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball jiont (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,444 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,045 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,546 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,991 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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VU05 MBO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VU05 MBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 MBO registered?

VU05 MBO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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