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VU05 MFE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,623 mi
Last recorded42,623 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,623 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 42,623 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,537 miles

both rear and o/s front tyre cracking, o/s front tyre wearing on edge, close to limit + slight play on o/s front track rod end

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,803 miles

o/s n/s cv boots cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,686 miles

slight cracks in o/s + n/s/f cv boots

Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,561 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 24,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,386 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,573 miles

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

front brake pads 90% worn

Fail 16 Mar 2009 14,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,067 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 MFE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFE, 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 VU05 MFE registered?

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

Is VU05 MFE safe to buy?

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