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VX55 MZF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,411 mi
Last recorded104,411 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 104,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 May 2019 104,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 May 2018 98,399 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 98,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 90,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 90,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 81,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015
Fail 12 Feb 2014 59,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,693 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres worn on outer edge

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 57,679 miles

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

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,083 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,395 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,414 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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VX55 MZF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VX55 MZF, 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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VX55 MZF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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