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KY05 PLV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 PLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 115,644 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.4.G.4e)

offside front tyre wear to both edges

Fail 12 May 2017 115,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.4.G.4e)

offside front tyre wear to both edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,427 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 10 Jun 2016 108,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 13 May 2015 100,200 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges (nearside especially)

Fail 13 May 2015 100,220 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges (nearside especially)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,195 miles

Oil leak

excessive hand brake travel

Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,194 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

excessive hand brake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,760 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2013 83,629 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,515 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PLV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY05 PLV, 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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KY05 PLV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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