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SN05 KFP

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,359 mi
Last recorded46,359 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KFP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,359 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,968 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,469 miles

wiper spindles worn.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 36,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

wiper spindles worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,304 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 32,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 28,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,133 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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SN05 KFP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SN05 KFP, 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 SN05 KFP registered?

SN05 KFP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is SN05 KFP safe to buy?

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