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PF54 MSO

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,292 mi
Last recorded84,292 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 MSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery secured with cable ties, advise correct bracket to be fitted

nearside rear tyre has small cut in inner wall, but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front brake caliper has signs of brake fluid,no leak detected advise further investigation

tyres have a mixture of speed ratings

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery secured with cable ties, advise correct bracket to be fitted

nearside rear tyre has small cut in inner wall, but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front brake caliper has signs of brake fluid,no leak detected advise further investigation

tyres have a mixture of speed ratings

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,406 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,441 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,563 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake has plenty of travel

Fail 23 Jan 2009 54,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,351 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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PF54 MSO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PF54 MSO, 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 PF54 MSO registered?

PF54 MSO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is PF54 MSO safe to buy?

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