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KW54 XSV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,175 miles

rear wiper mising

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

rear tyres perishing/cracking in treads advise replacement

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,789 miles

rear tyres slight perishing

rear wiper missing

Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,789 miles

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

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

rear tyres slight perishing

rear wiper missing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 62,592 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,592 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,344 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 42,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,166 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2010 31,298 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,238 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 XSV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW54 XSV registered?

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

Is KW54 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 XSV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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