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AK05 VFG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 73,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,493 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,052 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 53,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,612 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,513 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 29,329 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 8,395 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 VFG 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 90.5%.

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 AK05 VFG, 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 AK05 VFG registered?

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

Is AK05 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VFG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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