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WK05 CVS

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,392 mi
Last recorded19,392 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 CVS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 19,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 19,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 19,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 19,344 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,326 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,358 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 18,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 17,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 16,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,889 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,445 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 13,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 12,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 8,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 5,422 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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WK05 CVS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WK05 CVS, 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 WK05 CVS registered?

WK05 CVS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is WK05 CVS safe to buy?

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