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KR05 XJE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,739 mi
Last recorded77,739 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,739 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,077 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 68,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,715 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 59,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 44,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,609 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Jun 2011 40,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,720 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,033 miles

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

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 14 Jul 2009 29,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light is on

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,713 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 22,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front 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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KR05 XJE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KR05 XJE, 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 KR05 XJE registered?

KR05 XJE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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