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KU05 UEG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,497 mi
Last recorded176,497 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 UEG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 176,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 168,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 158,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 149,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 137,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,941 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,523 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,414 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 100,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 94,683 miles

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

slow puncture in o/s/r tyre due to a screw/nail.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 94,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slow puncture in o/s/r tyre due to a screw/nail.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust at joint very corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,207 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 84,207 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,324 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 UEG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UEG, 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 KU05 UEG registered?

KU05 UEG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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