2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · CV05 RYW
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/03/2005. Recorded mileage 32,908 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
CV05 RYW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2024
- 32,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
CV05 RYW Mileage History
- 31/08/202229,784 mi
- 13/09/202229,900 mi+116 mi
- 14/08/202331,139 mi+1,239 mi
- 15/08/202432,908 mi+1,769 mi
Average of roughly 1,596 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CV05 RYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (CV05 RYW) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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