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SK05 VLV

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,147 mi
Last recorded68,147 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 68,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sill. covered with under seal

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 50,334 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2020 38,853 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 38,850 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,909 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 37,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,454 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,750 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,621 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 30,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,004 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 20,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,619 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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SK05 VLV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VLV, 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 SK05 VLV registered?

SK05 VLV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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