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PF54 XZB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,884 mi
Last recorded119,884 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,884 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 119,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,409 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no access to rear seatbelts/unable to test

Fail 22 Feb 2017 114,409 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no access to rear seatbelts/unable to test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 106,771 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2015 102,483 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,711 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,903 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,903 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,974 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 36,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,153 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,047 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 XZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

PF54 XZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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