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PK05 GVV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,693 mi
Last recorded39,693 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,693 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 39,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Drivers door inner catch Loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,328 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,922 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 17,872 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade torn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,154 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 GVV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

PK05 GVV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is PK05 GVV safe to buy?

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