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PK05 PLX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,132 mi
Last recorded31,132 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 31,132 miles

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

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

headlights going opaque

Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,567 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight play in n/s steering

Pass 18 Jul 2018 20,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 10,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 8,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,457 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 PLX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

PK05 PLX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is PK05 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 PLX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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