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PK05 XWN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 114,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,747 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,628 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 86,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,206 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 XWN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

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

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