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LX05 KWY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,773 mi
Last recorded66,773 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 KWY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,773 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,773 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,496 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 50,496 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,160 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 26,739 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 20,973 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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LX05 KWY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX05 KWY, 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 LX05 KWY registered?

LX05 KWY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is LX05 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 KWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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