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PX05 FEJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,123 mi
Last recorded104,123 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 FEJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,123 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 104,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,539 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,631 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,631 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,249 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,449 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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PX05 FEJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX05 FEJ, 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 PX05 FEJ registered?

PX05 FEJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is PX05 FEJ safe to buy?

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