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KW54 XSU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,593 mi
Last recorded42,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 XSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 42,593 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

steering rack damp possible leak

Fail 6 Jan 2021 42,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

steering rack damp possible leak

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,196 miles

Both front cv boots cracked

Rear exhaust hanger cracking slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 36,339 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,266 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 34,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center rear (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,121 miles

exhaust rear flange is corroded

steering rack weeping

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,008 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,119 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 12,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,822 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 XSU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

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

Is KW54 XSU safe to buy?

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