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PF54 UCN

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,930 mi
Last recorded74,930 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,930 miles

Coolant expansion tank empty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

headlamp aim poor

Fail 7 Nov 2018 74,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant expansion tank empty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 60,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,985 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)

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,958 miles

(strongly advise) offside front (185/55 15 82V) tyre splitting but not exposing cords

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS malfunction indicator lamp illuminated during ramp inspection extinguished when vehicle moved

Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(strongly advise) offside front (185/55 15 82V) tyre splitting but not exposing cords

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS malfunction indicator lamp illuminated during ramp inspection extinguished when vehicle moved

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,301 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,563 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,891 miles

small cut in lefthand rear tyre outter wall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,465 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 18,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UCN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

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

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