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WR54 KGU

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,747 mi
Last recorded66,747 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 KGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,747 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 66,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,522 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear tyre miss shaped

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear tyre miss shaped

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,849 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,849 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,848 miles

front discs worn pitted

leak from nearside rack gator

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 KGU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR54 KGU, 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 WR54 KGU registered?

WR54 KGU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is WR54 KGU safe to buy?

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