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SK05 XOR

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,365 mi
Last recorded73,365 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XOR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 73,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,676 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,671 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,765 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 43,761 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,318 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 XOR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK05 XOR registered?

SK05 XOR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SK05 XOR safe to buy?

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