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SF55 TGN

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,163 mi
Last recorded48,163 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 TGN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,163 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 48,163 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,803 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 43,748 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 42,333 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,800 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,842 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,842 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,847 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 30,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,947 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,966 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,573 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 TGN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey 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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

SF55 TGN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is SF55 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 TGN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF55 TGN have outstanding finance?

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