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SF05 VVA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 VVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,992 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 86,992 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,594 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,313 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,537 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 VVA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

SF05 VVA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is SF05 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 VVA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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