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WK05 WUH

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,896 mi
Last recorded99,896 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,100 miles

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

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

underside undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2014 79,669 miles

Manifold/downpipe heatshield loose/vibrating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle bushes split

Rear exhaust rubber hangers perished

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,442 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust rubber broken, but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 30 Jun 2012 59,587 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust silencer rattling

Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,587 miles

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust silencer rattling

Pass 16 Jul 2011 50,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,960 miles

Cracking in power steering belt

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,936 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 WUH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

WK05 WUH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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