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VK05 TZW

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,414 mi
Last recorded96,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,414 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 95,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,548 miles

o/s wiper starting to split

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

n/s wiper starting to split

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,524 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 TZW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK05 TZW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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