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AP54 KDZ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,936 mi
Last recorded47,936 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KDZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter loose securing clip broken , grease coming out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear door seal outside of door, (Pedestrian could catch it), tucked seal inside door

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

coolant low light on, topped up expansion bottle note no pressure cap fitted.

engine oil low topped up with 2 litres of oil

Fail 8 Mar 2019 47,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge cords showing, 185/55 R15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter loose securing clip broken , grease coming out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear door seal outside of door, (Pedestrian could catch it), tucked seal inside door

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

coolant low light on, topped up expansion bottle note no pressure cap fitted.

engine oil low topped up with 2 litres of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,385 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 42,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15H (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear door seal insecure

Offside rear mudflap loose

Fail 22 Feb 2016 32,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear door seal insecure

Offside rear mudflap loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,082 miles

oil level low

Fail 11 Feb 2015 27,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,676 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 21,659 miles

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

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,791 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 11,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,306 miles

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

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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AP54 KDZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP54 KDZ, 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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AP54 KDZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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