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KV05 ZFJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,424 mi
Last recorded31,424 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 31,424 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,392 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount damaged (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,052 miles

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,613 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,226 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,353 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,623 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,623 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,849 miles

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

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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KV05 ZFJ 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 69.2%.

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 KV05 ZFJ, 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 KV05 ZFJ registered?

KV05 ZFJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KV05 ZFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 ZFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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