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PL05 UBG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,331 mi
Last recorded49,331 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UBG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 42,075 miles

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

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 17 Sep 2012 39,119 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre looks low of presure

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes cracked

slight power steering leek near rack area

Fail 12 Aug 2011 33,915 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre looks low of presure

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes cracked

slight power steering leek near rack area

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,668 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,095 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 UBG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

PL05 UBG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is PL05 UBG safe to buy?

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