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DE05 EKF

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,678 mi
Last recorded29,678 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EKF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 29,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 28,593 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 25,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 21,639 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2011 15,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,232 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 11,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 6,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,916 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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DE05 EKF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc 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 DE05 EKF, 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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What year was DE05 EKF registered?

DE05 EKF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DE05 EKF safe to buy?

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