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PJ54 HVG

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,890 mi
Last recorded52,890 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 HVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 52,890 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 52,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,127 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 50,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,483 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,869 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,320 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,615 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 13,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,484 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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PJ54 HVG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PJ54 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

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

Is PJ54 HVG safe to buy?

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