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KF05 VBB

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 VBB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 120,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,613 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

slight noise o/s/rear wheel bearing

windscreen cracked low down

Fail 3 Mar 2015 111,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

slight noise o/s/rear wheel bearing

windscreen cracked low down

Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads req.soon.

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,268 miles

n/s mirror damaged

front brake pads req.soon.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel req.attn.soon.

o/s/front seat belt stalk req.attn.soon.

Fail 9 Mar 2013 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel req.attn.soon.

o/s/front seat belt stalk req.attn.soon.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,948 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,059 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,960 miles

hand brake travel req att soon

Fail 8 Mar 2010 44,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travel req att soon

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,316 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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KF05 VBB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

KF05 VBB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KF05 VBB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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