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KU05 UEB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,583 mi
Last recorded70,583 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 UEB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,431 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,710 miles

advise battery insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,696 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,542 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,646 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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KU05 UEB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KU05 UEB, 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

How do I check the history of KU05 UEB?

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What year was KU05 UEB registered?

KU05 UEB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is KU05 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 UEB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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