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AK05 VLD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,554 mi
Last recorded112,554 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 112,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,899 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 105,899 miles

Fuel hose insecure NEW CLIP (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NEW CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 101,670 miles

Fuel tank dented

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake cable clip bolt broken

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 101,670 miles

Fuel tank dented

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake cable clip bolt broken

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber insecure Bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,345 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,325 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,325 miles

Battery insecure

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,675 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,975 miles

Battery insecure

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 VLD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

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

Is AK05 VLD safe to buy?

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