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SD05 KWP

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,283 mi
Last recorded42,283 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 KWP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,283 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 Aug 2015 32,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 6 Aug 2013 6,509 miles

N/S/F tyre tread is starting to split

O/S/F tyre tread is starting to split

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 6,509 miles

N/S/F tyre tread is starting to split

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F tyre tread is starting to split

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,302 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,721 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,095 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 4,443 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,221 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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SD05 KWP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SD05 KWP, 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 SD05 KWP registered?

SD05 KWP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SD05 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 KWP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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