MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,348 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
engine management light on
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F WIPER IS TORN
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F WIPER IS TORN
O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/2/3mm
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WARE LIPED
FRONT DROP LINKS STARTING TO PERISH
OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER STARTING TO LEAK
POWER STEERTING BELT CRACKING
REAR TYRES 2.5MM TO 3MM
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG05 XMS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XMS, 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 XMS?
You can check the full history of SG05 XMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SG05 XMS registered?
SG05 XMS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is SG05 XMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for SG05 XMS shows 9 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.
Does SG05 XMS have outstanding finance?
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