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PK05 BTU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,957 mi
Last recorded36,957 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 36,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 32,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 31,779 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 31,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 31,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 31,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 30,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall

Fail 8 Sep 2017 26,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,319 miles

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,633 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,444 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,866 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,702 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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PK05 BTU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PK05 BTU, 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

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What year was PK05 BTU registered?

PK05 BTU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is PK05 BTU safe to buy?

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