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AK05 VFC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,384 mi
Last recorded115,384 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 115,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,534 miles

oil sensor no fitted hanging for under car

Fail 19 Sep 2019 105,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil sensor no fitted hanging for under car

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,829 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silancer (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 57,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 43,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,279 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,193 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,789 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 13,845 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 11,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,593 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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AK05 VFC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK05 VFC, 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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AK05 VFC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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