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PL05 RHJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,586 mi
Last recorded109,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 109,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 103,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and fragile. (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 103,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and fragile. (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,237 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,280 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 88,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 68,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,202 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 59,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,331 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,644 miles

slight play on both front track rod ends

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,444 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,984 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,787 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

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 RHJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

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

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