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KW54 XSR

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,351 mi
Last recorded71,351 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 XSR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,942 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 70,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,311 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,650 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 65,650 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,052 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,752 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 57,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,185 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,887 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,160 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 41,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,155 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 35,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,917 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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KW54 XSR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KW54 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

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

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