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SF55 BYN

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,263 mi
Last recorded49,263 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 BYN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,263 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut turret on inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive G box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,984 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 29,984 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,978 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,615 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 25,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,797 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 23,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 21,858 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,801 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 17,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,572 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 8,981 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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SF55 BYN is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 41,526 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 SF55 BYN, 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 20 years old, this Rover 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF55 BYN registered?

SF55 BYN is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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