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WA05 PBY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,361 mi
Last recorded96,361 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 PBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,695 miles

Brake lever has very little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Window not working ?

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Both end sill slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2023 90,695 miles

Brake lever has very little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Window not working ?

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both end sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,836 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,726 miles

brake pipe support across bulkhead corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,816 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 76,244 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

brake pipe support rod in engine bay corroded on ends

Fail 2 Jul 2018 71,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre edge of tyre wall/tread

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipe support rod in engine bay corroded on ends

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,594 miles

support bracket for brake pipes under bonnet corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 66,594 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack n/s (2.3.3b)

support bracket for brake pipes under bonnet corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,865 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut to outer wall

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pipe support bracket under bonnet corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,509 miles

cut in ns rear tyre sidewall

headlights have poor pattern

Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlights have poor pattern

cut in ns rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,870 miles

both ns tyres have cut in sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,767 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,875 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges (raised tread)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 32,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges (raised tread)

slight split on N/S/F wiper

Fail 19 Jul 2010 27,562 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,562 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,967 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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WA05 PBY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WA05 PBY, 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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WA05 PBY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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