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SF55 FRV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 FRV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2012 65,104 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2012 65,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,301 miles

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

timing belt and aux belts due @ 6 yrs

Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

timing belt and aux belts due @ 6 yrs

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,474 miles

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2008 27,863 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front drop link bushes starting to split

front brake pads low

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 FRV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

SF55 FRV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is SF55 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 FRV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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