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DK05 OPC

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,868 mi
Last recorded111,868 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 OPC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,868 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r inner alloy rim damage

o/s/f drive gaiter poor

signs oil rack gaiters

start cracking n/s/f c/v gaiter

Fail 30 Jul 2013 111,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r inner alloy rim damage

o/s/f drive gaiter poor

signs oil rack gaiters

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,681 miles

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

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

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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DK05 OPC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc 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 DK05 OPC, 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 DK05 OPC registered?

DK05 OPC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is DK05 OPC safe to buy?

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