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PJ54 HWX

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,984 mi
Last recorded45,984 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 HWX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,984 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 45,984 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 43,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 43,876 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 42,278 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 42,273 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,524 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 40,524 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 36,928 miles

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 19 Dec 2018 36,928 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 22 Dec 2017 33,261 miles

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 22 Dec 2017 33,261 miles

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

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 21 Dec 2016 29,519 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,224 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 27,205 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 25,470 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,655 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,452 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 17,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 11,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 8,225 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 HWX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ54 HWX, 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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PJ54 HWX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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