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WV05 FOC

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,797 mi
Last recorded50,797 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 FOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,797 miles

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

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

alternator belt split

both head lamp lenses faded

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

no access to boot area but checked through rear seats

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,969 miles

front flexy joint of exhaust pasted up

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,473 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight play in nearside front rack link

Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight play in nearside front rack link

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,284 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 28,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,186 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 7,709 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,401 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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WV05 FOC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

WV05 FOC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WV05 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 FOC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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