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VO05 KEK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,441 mi
Last recorded90,441 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KEK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 90,441 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on edges

slight play in offside steering rack end joint

Fail 21 May 2018 90,441 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre is worn on edges

slight play in offside steering rack end joint

Pass 19 May 2017 85,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight weep of oil from steering rack

Fail 18 May 2017 85,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight weep of oil from steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,855 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished on sidewalls and worn on edges

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre is perished on sidewalls and worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,759 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,752 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,472 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 22,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,712 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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VO05 KEK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO05 KEK, 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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VO05 KEK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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