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WK05 FPJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,615 mi
Last recorded45,615 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 FPJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,422 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,944 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 FPJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

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

Is WK05 FPJ safe to buy?

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