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KY05 WJO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,845 mi
Last recorded79,845 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 WJO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,845 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 79,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills 2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general surface and underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,952 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn and have splits in side walls require replacment

Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre at aprox 3mm tread depth

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,447 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,496 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 WJO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

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

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