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SJ55 AWN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,345 mi
Last recorded80,345 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 AWN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 80,345 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive corrosion on subframe (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 79,288 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,607 miles

Floor pan corroded

coil spring corroded Front o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Rear o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 75,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,894 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 68,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,264 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,854 miles

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)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 51,854 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,798 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 11,798 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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SJ55 AWN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SJ55 AWN, 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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SJ55 AWN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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