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SD05 KWR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,310 mi
Last recorded33,310 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 KWR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,310 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 33,310 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 31,321 miles

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,383 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 28,383 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,513 miles

very slight play at n/s/f track rod end

Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,222 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,396 miles

slight play at rack ends

Fail 18 Apr 2012 15,396 miles

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

slight play at rack ends

Fail 28 Apr 2011 13,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 6,613 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 4,885 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 4,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 3,941 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 KWR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD05 KWR, 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 SD05 KWR registered?

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

Is SD05 KWR safe to buy?

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