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PK05 OAP

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,651 mi
Last recorded92,651 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OAP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,651 miles

Engine oil level below minimum Added 1.25 Litres

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,651 miles

Engine oil level below minimum Added 1.25 Litres

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 73,328 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine Oil Level Very Low!!!

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,615 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,435 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

coolant low

engine oil low

Fail 2 Sep 2009 43,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,122 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 32,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 OAP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PK05 OAP, 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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PK05 OAP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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