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PE05 EVK

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,744 mi
Last recorded68,744 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EVK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front strut top bearing tight

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 67,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front strut top bearing tight

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,856 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,773 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 60,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,799 miles

engine oil level low.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine oil level low.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,015 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 41,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 30,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,268 miles

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

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 EVK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EVK, 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 PE05 EVK registered?

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

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