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SK55 AUA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,423 mi
Last recorded97,423 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 AUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 97,423 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 97,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie forward (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking next to fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,461 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,737 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,014 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,798 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,692 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 30,690 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,751 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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SK55 AUA 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 SK55 AUA, 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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SK55 AUA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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