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SG05 XZM

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,416 mi
Last recorded52,416 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XZM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,416 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 52,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,640 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 XZM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

SG05 XZM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is SG05 XZM safe to buy?

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