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PJ54 HUO

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,320 mi
Last recorded102,320 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 HUO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 102,320 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 102,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 93,446 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 93,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 85,041 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 85,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 82,654 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 82,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battary insecure.

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

Some cracking to offside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,823 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,624 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 67,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,036 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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PJ54 HUO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PJ54 HUO, 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 PJ54 HUO registered?

PJ54 HUO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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