MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,373 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc burst and grease coming out (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low far too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread badly worn below limits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front tyre has very slight wear on inner and outer tread
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front tyre has very slight wear on inner and outer tread
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF05 XBE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?
SF05 XBE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 July 2005.
Is SF05 XBE safe to buy?
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