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WR54 KFN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,082 mi
Last recorded38,082 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 KFN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 38,082 miles

oil leak from steering rack but not excessive

Fail 5 Mar 2026 38,082 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak from steering rack but not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 28,926 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps affected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 28,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear silencer sealing flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 28,200 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 28,148 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 26,737 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,215 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,699 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,172 miles

Front Tyre's 2-3 mm

Fail 8 Jan 2016 22,172 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre's 2-3 mm

Pass 2 Jan 2015 20,490 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 18,671 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 16,740 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 8,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 4,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 2,249 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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WR54 KFN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WR54 KFN, 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 WR54 KFN registered?

WR54 KFN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is WR54 KFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 KFN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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