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WK05 EES

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,330 mi
Last recorded63,330 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 EES
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 63,330 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 63,312 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,727 miles

exhaust corroded @ joints

n/s/f tyre worn / bold on edge

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 29 Mar 2014 57,727 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded @ joints

n/s/f tyre worn / bold on edge

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,286 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,064 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 14,064 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,432 miles

air bag o/s missing

car has had o/s/front impact damage

front X member bent

front downpipe knocking against X member

o/s abs sensor wire bracket missing

Fail 30 Sep 2008 10,429 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

air bag o/s missing

car has had o/s/front impact damage

front X member bent

front downpipe knocking against X member

o/s abs sensor wire bracket missing

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 EES is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WK05 EES, 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 WK05 EES registered?

WK05 EES is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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