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SA05 ZXV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,525 mi
Last recorded36,525 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZXV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 36,525 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 36,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,936 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,071 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 27,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,533 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,593 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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SA05 ZXV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SA05 ZXV, 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 SA05 ZXV registered?

SA05 ZXV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SA05 ZXV safe to buy?

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