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PE05 NVN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,552 mi
Last recorded65,552 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 NVN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,552 miles

all four tyres under inflated at time of test

long handbrake travel on lever

o/s/f wing corroded

slight oil leaks from o/s and n/s ends of steering rack

windscreen washer switch broken but working

Fail 12 Jan 2019 65,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

all four tyres under inflated at time of test

long handbrake travel on lever

o/s/f wing corroded

slight oil leaks from o/s and n/s ends of steering rack

windscreen washer switch broken but working

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,098 miles

slight leak from n/s end of steering rack

slight play In o/s track rod end

Fail 13 Jan 2018 60,966 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

slight leak from n/s end of steering rack

slight play In o/s track rod end

Pass 7 Jan 2017 55,668 miles

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

slight blow from o/s rear exhaust

slight leak of fluid around the rack gaiters

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,265 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 42,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,780 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,637 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 366,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 23 Feb 2011 33,150 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,150 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,324 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat

slight fluid leak on power steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,230 miles

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

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 NVN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

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

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