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PF54 XBT

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,122 mi
Last recorded151,122 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 151,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2017 151,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 149,985 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 149,089 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 145,181 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 145,181 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 130,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 115,807 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,438 miles

battery insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,438 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,797 miles

battery insecure

offside front brake disc slight fluctuation on roller brake test

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,881 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 69,881 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,369 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 XBT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

PF54 XBT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is PF54 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF54 XBT 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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