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VO05 KFR

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,927 mi
Last recorded44,927 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KFR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,927 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 44,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases reseal (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (8.2.2)

registration plate dirty clean both (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 35,530 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,598 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,263 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 23,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,254 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,291 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,404 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,701 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 KFR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VO05 KFR, 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 VO05 KFR registered?

VO05 KFR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is VO05 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 KFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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