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SG05 TTV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,740 mi
Last recorded53,740 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,553 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,553 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,881 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,872 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 45,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,281 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 TTV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TTV, 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 SG05 TTV registered?

SG05 TTV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SG05 TTV safe to buy?

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