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PF54 MXW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,955 mi
Last recorded50,955 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 MXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,955 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,138 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 50,138 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,553 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,014 miles

all coil springs corroded

o/s / n/s rear tyres close to limits and perished

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,984 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 23,984 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,836 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing on inner

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 19 Mar 2012 13,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre perishing on inner

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,569 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 3,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 3,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 1,873 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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PF54 MXW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF54 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

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

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