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VK05 LCF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,650 mi
Last recorded146,650 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 LCF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2014 146,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

coolant leak from engine

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Mar 2013 138,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight bearing noise from nearside rear wheel

water pump leaking

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 138,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bearing noise from nearside rear wheel

water pump leaking

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,830 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 110,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,165 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,107 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK05 LCF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK05 LCF, 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 VK05 LCF registered?

VK05 LCF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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