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KR05 YCE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,148 mi
Last recorded64,148 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 YCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 64,148 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,906 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 48,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,856 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 30,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 12,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,322 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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KR05 YCE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KR05 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

KR05 YCE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is KR05 YCE safe to buy?

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