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WA05 FRV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,389 mi
Last recorded52,389 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FRV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 52,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 33,482 miles

Coolant leak pipes at back of engine

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under head light (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 27,186 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 27,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

Pass 26 May 2021 26,803 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,241 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,637 miles

Nearside Front Mirror missing but has drivers side and rear view

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,473 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,950 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,497 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 14,497 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 9,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 7,396 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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WA05 FRV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WA05 FRV, 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 WA05 FRV registered?

WA05 FRV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is WA05 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 FRV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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