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VK05 UAB

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 UAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2024 83,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wings taped up due to corrosion

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside side wall split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 79,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside side wall split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,822 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 75,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,004 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,545 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 52,398 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,610 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 45,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,878 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,443 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 30,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,633 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,753 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,711 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,362 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,794 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 UAB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol 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 VK05 UAB, 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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VK05 UAB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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