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SG05 TVE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,811 mi
Last recorded87,811 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 TVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,811 miles

o/sr brake light slight damage

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,543 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,989 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/sr tyre at 2mm on inside

Fail 7 Aug 2013 73,917 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/sr tyre at 2mm on inside

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 50,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

alot of travel on h/brake lever

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,602 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 TVE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

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

Is SG05 TVE safe to buy?

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