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KY05 PKA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,160 mi
Last recorded62,160 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 PKA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,160 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have cracks between the treads

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Fail 7 Sep 2015 62,160 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both rear tyres have cracks between the treads

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,701 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,402 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 PKA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PKA, 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 KY05 PKA registered?

KY05 PKA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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