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SF56 PLX

2007 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,123 mi
Last recorded50,123 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Rover 2539,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 PLX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 50,123 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 50,081 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 46,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,945 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 43,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 41,899 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 39,074 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 36,818 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 36,818 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,183 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 33,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,445 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,126 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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SF56 PLX is a 2007 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 39,088 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 SF56 PLX, 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 19 years old, this Rover 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF56 PLX?

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What year was SF56 PLX registered?

SF56 PLX is a 2007 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2007.

Is SF56 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 PLX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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