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SF05 SSJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,039 mi
Last recorded66,039 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,039 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the shoulder

offside cv boot seeping grease

Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the shoulder

offside cv boot seeping grease

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

c/v gaiters poor condition.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel tank.

o/s/f brake disc poor condition.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

c/v gaiters poor condition.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel tank.

o/s/f brake disc poor condition.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,237 miles

corrsion front brake discs.

corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,782 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 SSJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

SF05 SSJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is SF05 SSJ safe to buy?

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