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PL05 RFE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,892 mi
Last recorded40,892 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,443 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,422 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 4,588 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 4,575 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 RFE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL05 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

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

Is PL05 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 RFE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL05 RFE have outstanding finance?

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