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PY54 AEG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,765 mi
Last recorded47,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 AEG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front wings have been covered over not allowing for inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2022 44,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,859 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 38,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,580 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 26,325 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 22,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,694 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 21,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 20,278 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,480 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 14,526 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,942 miles

ADVISE UNDERBODY PARTICULARLY FUEL TANK BE UNDERSEALED

Pass 26 Jan 2008 11,607 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED.NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK BOOT DAMP WITH FLUID

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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PY54 AEG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY54 AEG, 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 PY54 AEG registered?

PY54 AEG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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