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VK05 TZF

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,516 mi
Last recorded40,516 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank has surface corrosion

slight surface corrosion around bulkhead (under servo&coolant res )

Pass 13 Aug 2020 39,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,372 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,532 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 33,903 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 33,897 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,078 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 15,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2013 5,389 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 5,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 4,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 4,194 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 4,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 3,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 2,718 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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VK05 TZF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZF, 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 VK05 TZF registered?

VK05 TZF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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