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PF05 ADV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,913 mi
Last recorded42,913 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 ADV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,913 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 42,913 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,299 miles

All tyres cracking. Advise to replace

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 42,299 miles

All tyres cracking. Advise to replace

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,980 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 18,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,208 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 12,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,800 miles

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split end

Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,603 miles

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

fuel tank rusty

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 ADV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF05 ADV, 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 PF05 ADV registered?

PF05 ADV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is PF05 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 ADV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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