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KF05 RFL

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,115 mi
Last recorded74,115 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,115 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 74,115 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 66,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,464 miles

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

very slight blow from rear exhaust box at seam

Fail 10 Feb 2015 61,464 miles

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

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

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

engine oil filter leaking dripping engine oil

very slight blow from rear exhaust box at seam

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake has travel

rear wiper not working

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,036 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak

baffles collapsing in the rear exhaust box

rear washer and wiper not working

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,151 miles

Oil leak

baffles collapsed in the rear exhaust box

handbrake lever has slight travel

rear wiper and washer jet not working

Fail 10 Apr 2012 54,151 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

baffles collapsed in the rear exhaust box

handbrake lever has slight travel

rear wiper and washer jet not working

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,889 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 38,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,364 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jan 2008 18,553 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 18,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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KF05 RFL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KF05 RFL, 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 KF05 RFL registered?

KF05 RFL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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