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SG05 UYE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,307 mi
Last recorded81,307 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,148 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,769 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 50,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,792 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,737 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 UYE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

SG05 UYE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is SG05 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 UYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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