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PE05 RWY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,893 mi
Last recorded123,893 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 123,893 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 121,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 121,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 117,961 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 114,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 112,074 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 110,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 107,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 68,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,283 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 47,490 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 47,490 miles

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

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 RWY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

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

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