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PE05 CFY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,365 mi
Last recorded111,365 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 CFY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 100,478 miles

engine management light showing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,960 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 89,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,313 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,928 miles

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

Fuel tank rusty.

N/S/F tyre cracking on tread and wearing bad on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre cracking on tread and wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,906 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,103 miles

4 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak from filter

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,103 miles

4 nails in n/s/r tyre

front brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak from filter

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,361 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

front windscreen wipers not 100% effective

Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,373 miles

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

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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PE05 CFY 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 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 PE05 CFY, 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 PE05 CFY registered?

PE05 CFY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PE05 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 CFY shows 11 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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