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MW54 KFE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,699 mi
Last recorded19,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 KFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 19,699 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 14,158 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 14,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 13,162 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 13,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 12,491 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 11,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 11,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 11,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 10,342 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 10,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 10,078 miles

both front and rear, offside and nearside tyres cracking heavly on tread

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 9,958 miles

both front tyres badly cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 9,874 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 9,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,514 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 9,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 8,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 8,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 6,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 3,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 3,062 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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MW54 KFE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MW54 KFE, 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 MW54 KFE registered?

MW54 KFE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is MW54 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 KFE shows 22 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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