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SG05 TVC

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 TVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 63,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 50,111 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,270 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust box slightly detiorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,986 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,388 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,388 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 18,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,767 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 16,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TVC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SG05 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

SG05 TVC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SG05 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 TVC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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