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SK05 XOY

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,728 mi
Last recorded32,728 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,728 miles

slight oil leak detected at steering arck

Fail 16 Feb 2017 32,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak detected at steering arck

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,445 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 11,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,266 miles

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

slight mist of oil at n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2009 6,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,588 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 XOY 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 83.3%.

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 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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

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

Is SK05 XOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 XOY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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