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SK05 VLS

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,824 mi
Last recorded57,824 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VLS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 57,824 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested fluid leak at o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes covered in dried mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,551 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,565 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s ans o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,873 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,738 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 38,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,904 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,904 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,150 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,150 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,409 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,418 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 14,418 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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SK05 VLS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK05 VLS, 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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SK05 VLS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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