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ME05 SJE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,614 mi
Last recorded165,614 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME05 SJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 165,614 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 157,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 157,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 148,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 128,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,271 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,565 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2008 71,565 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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ME05 SJE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ME05 SJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ME05 SJE registered?

ME05 SJE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is ME05 SJE safe to buy?

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