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PL05 RVA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,673 mi
Last recorded28,673 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,948 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 25,948 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,291 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 20,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,709 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,984 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 13,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 9,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n\s\r tyre wall has a minor cut

Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,664 miles

n\s\r tyre wall has a minor cut

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 RVA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

PL05 RVA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is PL05 RVA safe to buy?

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