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SG05 UYB

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,596 mi
Last recorded67,596 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 UYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,596 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,596 miles

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

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,336 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 UYB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

SG05 UYB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SG05 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 UYB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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