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SK05 XOL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XOL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,135 miles

Advise corrosion at fuel tank.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 66,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise corrosion at fuel tank.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,675 miles

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise fuel tank corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,675 miles

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise fuel tank corroded.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,543 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,626 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,153 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,011 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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SK05 XOL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK05 XOL, 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 SK05 XOL registered?

SK05 XOL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SK05 XOL safe to buy?

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