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SF05 UWY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,135 mi
Last recorded35,135 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 35,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 33,022 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 31,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 29,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,650 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 29,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,289 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,262 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 22,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,070 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 20,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,540 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,343 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,343 miles

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

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 UWY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UWY, 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

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What year was SF05 UWY registered?

SF05 UWY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is SF05 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 UWY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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