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SN05 KGX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,542 mi
Last recorded83,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KGX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 83,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system badly corroded and rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slight bind and fluctuating nsf (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working switch?? (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded / brake hoses corroded

malfunction lamp on

nsf tyre close to limit and edge badly worn 1855515

outer cv boots perished

parking brake play

power steering leak at rack area / steering pipes corroded badly

slight oil leaks

various underbody components corroded / damage

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,293 miles

both front springs badly corroded

damage

exhaust manifold shield insecure / exhaust badly corroded

front brake hoses badly corroded / ns front to rear corroded

parking brake play

underbody and components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slight binds / discs corroded (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure lining seperated (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front springs badly corroded

damage

exhaust manifold shield insecure / exhaust badly corroded

front brake hoses badly corroded / ns front to rear corroded

oil filter excess leak

parking brake play

underbody and components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,355 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

battery clamp loose

engine management light on

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,004 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust manifold shield insecure

front brake hoses corroded

front brake pipes corroded

nail both rear tyres 1855515

play handbrake and gearlinkage

roughness/noise timing

steering rack damp and pipe corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil springs corroded

exhaust manifold shield insecure

front brake hoses corroded

front brake pipes corroded

nail both rear tyres 1855515

play handbrake and gearlinkage

roughness/noise timing

steering rack damp and pipe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,037 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded / both front slightly corroded

clutch excessively worn

front coil springs corroded

osf cv boot clip broken

osr section brake pipe over tank corroded

play handbrake and gearlever

slight play nsf wheel bearing

wipers torn

Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pipes corroded / both front slightly corroded

clutch high

front coil springs corroded

osf cv boot clip broken

osr section brake pipe over tank corroded

play handbrake and gearlever

slight play nsf wheel bearing

wipers torn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front drop link bushes split , front cv boots perished

both wipers torn

dents and scratches some damage

exhaust flexi split

fuel tank corroded , both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak,damp at steering rack area

play handbrake

slight play nsf wheelbearing , front coil springs badly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front drop link bushes split , front cv boots perished

both wipers torn

dents and scratches some damage

exhaust flexi split

fuel tank corroded , both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak,damp at steering rack area

play handbrake

slight play nsf wheelbearing , front coil springs badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,477 miles

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

dry noise from pulley/belt area

exhaust corroded at rear join

fuel tank corroded

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight dampness at steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dry noise from pulley/belt area

exhaust corroded at rear join

fuel tank corroded

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,675 miles

play osf track rod end

power steering pipes corroded

both front roll bar linkage bushes seperating

engine noise timing

exhaust front shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,882 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,882 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front roll bar linkages bushes seperating

both rear tyres perished 1855515H

couple dents scratches

exhaust manifold shield insecure

oil leak steering rack area

pas belt perished

play handbrake

slight play nsf hub

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake high

noise from engine(whine

rear wiper worn

slight oil dampness at steering rack

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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SN05 KGX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SN05 KGX, 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 SN05 KGX registered?

SN05 KGX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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