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PE05 HBO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,218 mi
Last recorded58,218 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,218 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,589 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 55,538 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,553 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 45,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,857 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,427 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,544 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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PE05 HBO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBO, 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 HBO registered?

PE05 HBO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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