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SJ54 OXP

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,891 mi
Last recorded59,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 OXP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,891 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,346 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 55,346 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,616 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 51,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,608 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play in its fixings

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,768 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,197 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,574 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 26,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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SJ54 OXP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ54 OXP, 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 SJ54 OXP registered?

SJ54 OXP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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