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SF05 KZB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,351 mi
Last recorded64,351 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 KZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,351 miles

Front anti roll bar link rod bushes o/s & n/s cracking/perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at flexi (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar link rod bushes o/s & n/s cracking/perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,377 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in o/s & n/s track rod ends.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,566 miles

Play in o/s & n/s track rod ends.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,757 miles

Play in n/s track rod end.

Small blow on middle exhaust.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,959 miles

Small blow on centre exhaust section.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,099 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 35,920 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both wash jets partially blocked

slight sweat at n/s stg gaiter

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,920 miles

both wash jets partially blocked

slight sweat at n/s stg gaiter

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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SF05 KZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue 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 SF05 KZB, 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 SF05 KZB registered?

SF05 KZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is SF05 KZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 KZB 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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