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PJ05 DWC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,956 mi
Last recorded53,956 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,607 miles

emission standards just met

Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,606 miles

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

emission standards just met

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,035 miles

advise slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,162 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

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 DWC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ05 DWC, 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

How do I check the history of PJ05 DWC?

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What year was PJ05 DWC registered?

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

Is PJ05 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 DWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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