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PL54 URT

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,576 mi
Last recorded44,576 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 URT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,576 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 44,576 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,989 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 42,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,150 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 37,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,721 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,143 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,855 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,742 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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PL54 URT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL54 URT, 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

How do I check the history of PL54 URT?

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What year was PL54 URT registered?

PL54 URT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is PL54 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 URT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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