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PL05 UEA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,618 mi
Last recorded52,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear indicators and on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 52,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear indicators and on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,247 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,640 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 20,640 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,765 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 14,286 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,345 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 10,345 miles

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

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

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 UEA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

PL05 UEA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is PL05 UEA safe to buy?

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