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PJ54 HYB

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,891 mi
Last recorded71,891 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 HYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,418 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,378 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,517 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,946 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 57,912 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,838 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,543 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 46,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,353 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,467 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 18,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HYB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB registered?

PJ54 HYB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is PJ54 HYB safe to buy?

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