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KT05 VCL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,141 mi
Last recorded96,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,141 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 96,141 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,677 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper rubber blade missing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper rubber blade missing

Fail 9 Dec 2009 79,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perrishing on tread

o/s/r tyre perrishing on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,531 miles

n/s/r tyre perrishing on tread

o/s/r tyre perrishing on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,159 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 68,506 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,506 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,473 miles

both rear tyres spliting due to old age; osr screw in tread

movement in handbrake lever

Fail 18 Mar 2006 60,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres spliting due to old age; osr screw in tread

movement in handbrake lever

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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KT05 VCL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KT05 VCL, 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 KT05 VCL registered?

KT05 VCL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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