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KW54 XST

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,512 mi
Last recorded49,512 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front inner door handle bit hard to pull

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,188 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 39,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,834 miles

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

O/S/Front wing and bumper slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

O/S/Front wing and bumper slightly insecure

O/S/Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,199 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 XST is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

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

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