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PJ05 AZG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 AZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 96,564 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,138 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,501 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 64,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,524 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,889 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,833 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,377 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,377 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,827 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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PJ05 AZG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ05 AZG, 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 PJ05 AZG registered?

PJ05 AZG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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