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WR54 KUO

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 KUO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 123,434 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 123,434 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 98,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2015 98,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 84,137 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2012 76,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,604 miles

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

slight movement in handbrake lever

Fail 15 Jan 2010 57,604 miles

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

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

slight movement in handbrake lever

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

slight side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,247 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KUO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KUO, 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 KUO registered?

WR54 KUO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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