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MX05 SOA

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,512 mi
Last recorded53,512 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 SOA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,512 miles

All 3 wiper blades worn.

N/S Sill damaged and corroded.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,119 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,119 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,668 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,015 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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MX05 SOA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX05 SOA, 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 MX05 SOA registered?

MX05 SOA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is MX05 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 SOA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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