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PF54 UBJ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,656 mi
Last recorded70,656 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 UBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,656 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,823 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,382 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,601 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,471 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,040 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,008 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,732 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,538 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,604 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 UBJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UBJ, 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 PF54 UBJ registered?

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

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