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SG05 OXV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,932 mi
Last recorded43,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 OXV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 43,932 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,318 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 20,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,350 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,350 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,584 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 14,584 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,651 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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SG05 OXV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG05 OXV, 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 SG05 OXV registered?

SG05 OXV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SG05 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 OXV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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