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KY05 MWM

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 MWM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,018 miles

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

o/s/f shockabsorber weak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,565 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 114,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,379 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 102,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,947 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

steering wheel out of alignment

Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,858 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 57,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 48,504 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,519 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,427 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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KY05 MWM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY05 MWM, 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 KY05 MWM registered?

KY05 MWM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KY05 MWM safe to buy?

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