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WG54 DHK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,137 mi
Last recorded138,137 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DHK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 138,137 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 138,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 135,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 125,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,056 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,213 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,051 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,559 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,189 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,684 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,256 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,477 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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WG54 DHK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG54 DHK, 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 WG54 DHK registered?

WG54 DHK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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