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SL05 GVA

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,650 mi
Last recorded64,650 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 GVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,769 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,769 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,905 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 56,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,800 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front wiper blade rubber slightly torn

rear exhaust section corroded - no leaks at present

Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front wiper blade rubber slightly torn

rear exhaust section corroded - no leaks at present

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,025 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear wiper blade rubber torn

slight play/wear at nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2011 48,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear wiper blade rubber torn

slight play/wear at nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,654 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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SL05 GVA 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 SL05 GVA, 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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SL05 GVA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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