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SJ05 YXS

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 YXS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 111,481 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 62,388 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 56,723 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,723 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,501 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,501 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,900 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 43,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,728 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 37,728 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 22,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,501 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

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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SJ05 YXS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ05 YXS, 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 SJ05 YXS registered?

SJ05 YXS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SJ05 YXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 YXS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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