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SF05 NFV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,991 mi
Last recorded58,991 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 NFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 48,911 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 48,911 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 10,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 7,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 7,079 miles

small cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,689 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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SF05 NFV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SF05 NFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF05 NFV?

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What year was SF05 NFV registered?

SF05 NFV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is SF05 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 NFV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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