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SF55 EEM

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,855 mi
Last recorded33,855 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 EEM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 33,855 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,359 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 33,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 32,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,213 miles

All four road springs rusty.

Front subframe rusty.

Slight bind in o/s/f brake.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,692 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 30,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

wipers worn smearing screen

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,191 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,191 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)

hand brake high

nsf wiper blade torn

rear tyres andnsf tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 25,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake binding

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,813 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 21,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,008 miles

Both front wipers torn.

O/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link pin bushes splitting.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,704 miles

Battery insecure.

Slight play in n/s/f track rod end.

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 EEM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF55 EEM, 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 SF55 EEM registered?

SF55 EEM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SF55 EEM safe to buy?

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