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AK05 VLP

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,780 mi
Last recorded72,780 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VLP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,780 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,766 miles

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

Offside front disc slightly warped

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,505 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 13 Nov 2014 63,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,722 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 11 Mar 2013 49,016 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/f wing and bumper damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2013 49,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/f wing and bumper damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,005 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 34,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,900 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 VLP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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