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SF55 FRK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,163 mi
Last recorded23,163 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 23,163 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,739 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,604 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 19,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,989 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 17,974 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 11,238 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 11,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,903 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 FRK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SF55 FRK, 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 SF55 FRK registered?

SF55 FRK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is SF55 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 FRK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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