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SF05 UXH

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,346 mi
Last recorded37,346 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 UXH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,279 miles

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

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

engine fan belt split in 4 ribs

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,805 miles

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Slight dampness around power steering rack gaiters

Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,748 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

power steering pipes slightly corroded

steering rack gaiters damp however no sign of a leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 31,748 miles

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

power steering pipes slightly corroded

steering rack gaiters damp however no sign of a leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,505 miles

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded and leaking.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,168 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust joint.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,495 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,240 miles

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

mist of oil on steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,838 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 22,838 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,479 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers not cleaning screen

Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,066 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 UXH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

SF05 UXH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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