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KP54 KGU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,938 mi
Last recorded54,938 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 KGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,938 miles

front cross member has been replaced

lowering coil springs fitted to front and rear. slight lift in front springs when front of car is jacked up. but secure when weight of car is on them.

nearside headlamp repaired

Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,648 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,256 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,503 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,412 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,314 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,008 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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KP54 KGU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP54 KGU, 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 KP54 KGU registered?

KP54 KGU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is KP54 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP54 KGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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