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PE05 HBD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,796 mi
Last recorded78,796 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light not working at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2014 78,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,436 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,968 miles

rear of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,968 miles

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

rear of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,158 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HBD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE05 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

PE05 HBD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is PE05 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 HBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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