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PF05 AAV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,678 mi
Last recorded102,678 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 AAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 102,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Under brake servo (1.1.11 (d) (i))

EML Illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,558 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,985 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,741 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black smokey (7.4.B.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,516 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 86,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,757 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,105 miles

n/s front tyre start to perish on side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,175 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,173 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,363 miles

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

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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PF05 AAV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PF05 AAV, 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 PF05 AAV registered?

PF05 AAV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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