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PF54 XBL

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,391 mi
Last recorded76,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 XBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 72,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front nsf tie rod gator split

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 72,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front nsf tie rod gator split

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 68,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 63,806 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 63,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 59,035 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 59,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 30,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,075 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,075 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,246 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 XBL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue 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 XBL, 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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PF54 XBL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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