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PL05 RRV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,140 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 77,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 73,368 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front flexible exhaust section slight blow and weak

Pass 1 May 2019 63,199 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 63,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 59,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,188 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,568 miles

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

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,973 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,964 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,787 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,233 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 28,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,813 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 RRV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

PL05 RRV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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The MOT history for PL05 RRV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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