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PX05 SXZ

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,330 mi
Last recorded100,330 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 SXZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 100,330 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,234 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 88,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,672 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,505 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,518 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,676 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,564 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 47,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,380 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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PX05 SXZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PX05 SXZ, 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 PX05 SXZ registered?

PX05 SXZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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