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PF54 UBL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,602 mi
Last recorded59,602 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 UBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,205 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 42,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,958 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 38,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Air bag light

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,398 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,397 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 21,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,483 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 UBL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

PF54 UBL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is PF54 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF54 UBL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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