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SF55 FRU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,072 mi
Last recorded75,072 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,565 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 73,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,403 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 57,316 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Aug 2012 57,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,683 miles

Oil leak

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

eml light on

Fail 27 Aug 2011 47,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,765 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,228 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,365 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 FRU 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 64.3%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

SF55 FRU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SF55 FRU safe to buy?

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