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PK05 VCE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,489 miles

front brake discs worn and in poor condition

nearside c v boot perished

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,489 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn and in poor condition

nearside c v boot perished

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,900 miles

dampness n/s of steering rack

manifold heat shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,900 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dampness n/s of steering rack

manifold heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,313 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,313 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wall showing signs of wear

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre Low on Air Pressure

Fail 30 Mar 2012 52,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wall showing signs of wear

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre Low on Air Pressure

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,390 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,209 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 VCE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

PK05 VCE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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