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WV05 FLR

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,729 mi
Last recorded86,729 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 FLR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,729 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,301 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 67,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,372 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 16,370 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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WV05 FLR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV05 FLR, 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 WV05 FLR registered?

WV05 FLR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is WV05 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 FLR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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