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PK05 XVU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 XVU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,732 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 49,546 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,495 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 38,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,493 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 XVU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVU, 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

How do I check the history of PK05 XVU?

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What year was PK05 XVU registered?

PK05 XVU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is PK05 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 XVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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