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SG05 XMV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,980 mi
Last recorded36,980 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,980 miles

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.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,980 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES,STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED.

POWER STEER BELT CRACKED.

REAR WIPER BADLY SPLIT.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 3,650 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 36,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,492 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,923 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 18,923 miles

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.

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 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

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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?

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