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SG05 UYK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 UYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,395 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,584 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,447 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,093 miles

corrision on osr sill

Fail 13 Jun 2013 53,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrision on osr sill

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,663 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,561 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,948 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,531 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 UYK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue 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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

SG05 UYK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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