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PL05 UER

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,780 mi
Last recorded58,780 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UER
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,857 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre on 1.7mm and worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,086 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,278 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,278 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,279 miles

Front exhast heat sheild loose at the bottom.

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

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

Tracking

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 UER is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UER, 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 UER registered?

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

Is PL05 UER safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 UER shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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