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KW54 XSG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,876 mi
Last recorded98,876 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 XSG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,346 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,968 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,925 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror slightly loose ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,489 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,827 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

ns number plate light intermittant inop

os front tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

horn poor (weak)

ns rack gaiter damp

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,277 miles

nsf door lock motor noisey

wipers squeak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 19,277 miles

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

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

nsf door lock motor noisey

wipers squeak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 18,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 17,385 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,408 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,678 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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KW54 XSG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KW54 XSG, 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 KW54 XSG registered?

KW54 XSG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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