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ML05 PXF

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,152 mi
Last recorded76,152 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 PXF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,152 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,805 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,968 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,389 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,755 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,755 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 33,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,714 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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ML05 PXF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML05 PXF, 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 ML05 PXF registered?

ML05 PXF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ML05 PXF safe to buy?

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