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VK05 URV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 URV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,919 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,447 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,271 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,552 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,333 miles

nearside front door central locking sounds noisy !

nearside steering rack is damp !

Fail 2 Mar 2011 25,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front door central locking sounds noisy !

nearside steering rack is damp !

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,795 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 12,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 URV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

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

Is VK05 URV safe to buy?

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