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SK05 XPM

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,173 mi
Last recorded73,173 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XPM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,573 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,227 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 36,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,373 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,775 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 19,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,489 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 XPM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XPM, 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 XPM registered?

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

Is SK05 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 XPM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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