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SG05 UXX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,613 mi
Last recorded27,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 UXX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,613 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,327 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 17,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UXX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UXX, 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

How do I check the history of SG05 UXX?

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What year was SG05 UXX registered?

SG05 UXX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is SG05 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 UXX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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