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PL05 RHK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,943 mi
Last recorded78,943 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,943 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,934 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 24 May 2014 70,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,188 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre, inner wall cut

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

windscreen marked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,475 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,732 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,678 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,678 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RHK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

PL05 RHK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is PL05 RHK safe to buy?

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