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SF05 UWZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,245 mi
Last recorded134,245 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 134,245 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 26 Jan 2016 123,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 118,420 miles

Battery secured with ratchet strap

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded,(nearside rear)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 118,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded,(nearside rear)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,967 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,414 miles

2 x c.v. boots perished

4x coil springs corroded

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

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

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

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2013 111,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

2 x c.v. boots perished

4x coil springs corroded

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

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

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

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,714 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 106,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,292 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 92,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,472 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake disc scored/pitted ;strongly advise replace

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,348 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,932 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 UWZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

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

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