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PK05 XWR

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,998 mi
Last recorded40,998 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,998 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

battery light on

Pass 3 May 2011 40,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 38,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,274 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 25,274 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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 XWR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

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

Is PK05 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 XWR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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