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SB54 WXE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,250 mi
Last recorded34,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 WXE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,250 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 34,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,462 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front gear box drive seal has oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 27,462 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front gear box drive seal has oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 15,080 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

petrol tank slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 14,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

petrol tank slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 13,100 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 13,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 9,577 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall cut

Pass 3 Feb 2010 8,310 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 8,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 6,426 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 6,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2008 4,643 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 4,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SB54 WXE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB54 WXE, 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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SB54 WXE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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