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KU05 WPY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,158 mi
Last recorded61,158 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 WPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,244 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 45,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,721 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,326 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 39,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,137 miles

handbrake will soon require attention to travel.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,359 miles

HANDBRAKE WILL NEED ATTENTION TO TRAVEL SOON

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,658 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators.

handbrake will soon require attention to travel.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,185 miles

1.n/s front tyre worn low on tread 2.long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,138 miles

hand brake near to max travel

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 WPY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

KU05 WPY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KU05 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 WPY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU05 WPY have outstanding finance?

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