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SF05 UXC

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,935 mi
Last recorded103,935 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,935 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 103,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,481 miles

Central Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,019 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,979 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND ON NEAR SIDE FRONT

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,380 miles

Both rear axle mount bushes worn/splitting

N/s/f brake binding

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,397 miles

O/S/F TYRE VERY WORN ON EDGES

O/s/r tyre wearing out of shape & close to legal tread limit

Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,397 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F TYRE VERY WORN ON EDGES

O/s/r tyre wearing out of shape & close to legal tread limit

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,555 miles

Engine management light on

Front anti roll bar link bushes worn -

O/s/r tyre wearing low on tread on outer edge

front brake imbalance of 24%, has only just met front brake imbalance requirements

Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Front anti roll bar link bushes worn -

O/s/r tyre wearing low on tread on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,642 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,925 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,663 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,225 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 UXC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

SF05 UXC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 July 2005.

Is SF05 UXC safe to buy?

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