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PK05 DGF

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 DGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,318 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 61,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 47,622 miles

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion throughout

Nearside Front tyre walls cracking

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Front tyre walls cracking

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,688 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,199 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 42,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 39,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,101 miles

NOTE o/s front inner tyre ON LIMIT

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,624 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,914 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 DGF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DGF, 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 PK05 DGF registered?

PK05 DGF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PK05 DGF safe to buy?

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