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KE05 SWF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,795 mi
Last recorded62,795 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 SWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 62,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,171 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 50,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,815 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,649 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,142 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,612 miles

anti roll bar links starting to split

nearside front wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,082 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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KE05 SWF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE05 SWF, 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 KE05 SWF registered?

KE05 SWF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is KE05 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 SWF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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