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LF05 GYK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,723 mi
Last recorded33,723 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,723 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,963 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 24,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,751 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 22,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,483 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,996 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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LF05 GYK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF05 GYK, 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

How do I check the history of LF05 GYK?

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What year was LF05 GYK registered?

LF05 GYK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is LF05 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 GYK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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