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PO55 KAX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,708 mi
Last recorded78,708 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 KAX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,708 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 78,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 12 Aug 2016 73,545 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,518 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 52,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,756 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,416 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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PO55 KAX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PO55 KAX, 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 PO55 KAX registered?

PO55 KAX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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