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AD54 GKA

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,794 mi
Last recorded135,794 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GKA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 135,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 135,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 131,836 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror tapped up

rear wiper arm loose

Fail 9 Dec 2014 131,836 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror tapped up

rear wiper arm loose

Pass 23 Dec 2013 125,029 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW / FRONT TYRES 1.8MM /[185.5515] / HEADLIGHT LENS / OIL FILTER CORRODING / ENGINE LIGHT ON

Fail 20 Dec 2013 125,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW / FRONT TYRES 1.8MM /[185.5515] / HEADLIGHT LENS / OIL FILTER CORRODING / ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Nov 2012 115,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,033 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2008 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,439 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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AD54 GKA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD54 GKA, 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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AD54 GKA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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