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PF05 ABK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 ABK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 117,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

freeplay at steering wheel

nearside centre outer sill corroded

steering rack and pipes damp

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2025 114,285 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 111,174 miles

Front strut brace bar from left to right holed , still maintains rigidity

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 107,931 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak / rack pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corrosion forming

strut / brace bar holed from corrosion forming above steering rack, still maintains structure from left to right

Fail 21 Jun 2023 107,892 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak around rack/ pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight lump in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corrosion forming

strut/ brace bar above steering rack holed from corrosion but still maintains structure from left to right

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,594 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides chassis end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres light cracking on sidewalls

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jun 2020 100,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,762 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,746 miles

Engine light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Off/side rear tyre in poor condition

Slight leak both ends of rack

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,167 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,516 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,930 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ABK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ABK, 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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PF05 ABK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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