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PL05 REU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,521 mi
Last recorded50,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 REU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,521 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR ROAD SPRING RUSTY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI PIPE FERRULES RUSTY

BOTH REAR AXLE PIVOT BUSHES RUSTY AND CRACKING

FRONT CROSS MEMBER BEHIND BUMPER BADLY DAMAGED

N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND WORN

N/S & O/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS CRACKING

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

O/S FRONT INNER WING BADLY DAMAGED

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

REAR UNERFLOOR DAMAGED

SIGNS OF SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,131 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 37,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,251 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 14,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,372 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 7,327 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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PL05 REU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 REU, 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 PL05 REU registered?

PL05 REU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is PL05 REU safe to buy?

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