MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES,STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
POWER STEER BELT CRACKED.
REAR WIPER BADLY SPLIT.
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES,STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED.
POWER STEER BELT CRACKED.
REAR WIPER BADLY SPLIT.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f/ tyre has cut on sidewall but cord not exposed
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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 XMV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XMV, 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 XMV?
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What year was SG05 XMV registered?
SG05 XMV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.
Is SG05 XMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SG05 XMV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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