2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Rover 25 MOT pass rate and common faults

366 MOT tests in 2024. 63.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time63.9%
Failed or needed repairs36.1%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 366 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.8%
  2. Body & chassis15.6%
  3. Brakes10.4%
  4. Suspension8.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Steering3.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Power steering - other components: leaking10.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Rover 25?

In 2024, 63.9% of 2005 Rover 25 cars passed their MOT first time, across 366 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Rover 25?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Rover 25 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).