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SN05 PLJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,495 mi
Last recorded42,495 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 PLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,495 miles

alternator/power steering belts perished

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2016 42,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

alternator/power steering belts perished

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2015 27,055 miles

power steering belt perished

Pass 8 May 2014 25,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 24,169 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 24,168 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 23,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,676 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,678 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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SN05 PLJ 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 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 SN05 PLJ, 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 SN05 PLJ registered?

SN05 PLJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SN05 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 PLJ shows 12 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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