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PE05 XFM

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,914 mi
Last recorded78,914 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill has been repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 78,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,959 miles

emg light on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,687 miles

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,739 miles

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

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)

back box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,395 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2011 18,093 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,779 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 XFM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

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

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