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WF05 RVA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 RVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 72,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,903 miles

headlamp patterns faded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,212 miles

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

both sides headlamp patterns deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,050 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 67,050 miles

Nearside 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 tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,928 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,730 miles

slight brake bind on both front wheels

slight cracking to both outer drive shaft boots

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,495 miles

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,593 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 42,593 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,704 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,172 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 23,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,664 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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WF05 RVA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF05 RVA, 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 WF05 RVA registered?

WF05 RVA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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