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PX05 OJS

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,125 mi
Last recorded48,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 OJS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2023 48,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2022 46,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 46,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,065 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,186 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 39,186 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,642 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,604 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 20,604 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 24 Feb 2009 17,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,362 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 OJS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

PX05 OJS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is PX05 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 OJS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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