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SA05 ZYM

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZYM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,945 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,745 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,815 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,014 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 ZYM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA05 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

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

Is SA05 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 ZYM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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