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PL05 OLG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 OLG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,157 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2023 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

all coil springs corroded

nearside & offside front anti roll bar links bushes poor

nearside & offside front outer cv boots poor

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2022 83,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all coil springs corroded

nearside & offside front anti roll bar links bushes poor

nearside & offside front outer cv boots poor

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,377 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres cracking & worn on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight bind on nearside front wheel

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,943 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,901 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges.

Slight Leak of Exhaust Gases on Centre Silencer.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 68,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm and Cuts in Outer Sidewall. (No Cords Exposed).

Puncture in Offside Rear Tyre.

Slight Leak of Exhaust Gases on Centre Silencer.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,383 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,266 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front brake pad shim(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 8 Aug 2012 51,909 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

rear tyres near minimum tread depth limit

slightly high handbrake travel

Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,909 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

rear tyres near minimum tread depth limit

slightly high handbrake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,530 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,110 miles

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

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

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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PL05 OLG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL05 OLG, 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 PL05 OLG registered?

PL05 OLG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is PL05 OLG safe to buy?

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