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VX55 KPG

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,134 mi
Last recorded68,134 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KPG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 65,189 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,899 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,112 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 56,967 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 54,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 54,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,035 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Aug 2018 49,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tires worn outer edges

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,730 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 32,709 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,196 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,757 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,317 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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VX55 KPG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VX55 KPG, 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 VX55 KPG registered?

VX55 KPG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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