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SG05 XZN

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,383 mi
Last recorded40,383 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XZN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,383 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack inner wall

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,010 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn,cracked and perished

offside front tyre is cracked and perished

power steering rack has a slight fluid leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 34,010 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn,cracked and perished

offside front tyre is cracked and perished

power steering rack has a slight fluid leak

vehicle geometry check may be required

Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,706 miles

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

exhaust front section flexable pipe at catalyst is deteriorated

geometry check may be required

nearside rear tyre is worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,658 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn

Fail 11 Mar 2014 26,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre is worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,761 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 17,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 15,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,056 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,012 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 12,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XZN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

SG05 XZN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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