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PX05 HGG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,613 mi
Last recorded70,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 HGG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,613 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 70,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,620 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

signs of slight leak on steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,750 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2017 59,750 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,101 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 54,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,884 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 9 Jul 2015 48,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,852 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,801 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,769 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 30,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,396 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,629 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 HGG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX05 HGG, 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 HGG registered?

PX05 HGG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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