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SF05 UXL

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,546 mi
Last recorded27,546 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,546 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 27,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,072 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,125 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 18,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 16,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 13,443 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 10,200 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 8,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 6,190 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPERBLADE SPLIT

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPERBLADE SPLIT

REAR WIPERBLADE DETERIORATED

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 UXL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

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

Is SF05 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 UXL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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