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AU05 KTF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 KTF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,909 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,695 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 71,684 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,454 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,289 miles

2x child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts

Fail 15 Aug 2014 53,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,698 miles

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

Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,157 miles

Engine oil level not to maximum.

Hydraulic lifters noisey.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,157 miles

Engine oil level not to maximum.

Hydraulic lifters noisey.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,965 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Have removed clutter from drivers view.

Nearside front tyre wearing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,184 miles

Sidewall damage evident,nearside front tyre.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper blade split.

Sidewall damage evident,nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,521 miles

slight play in nsf steering

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,231 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,812 miles

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

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

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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AU05 KTF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU05 KTF, 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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AU05 KTF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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