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SN05 ORC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,488 mi
Last recorded93,488 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ORC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,488 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Feb 2017 93,488 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,518 miles

both rear tyres showing slight cracks in tread area

engine management light on

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working near side front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyres showing slight cracks in tread area

engine management light on

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,438 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,097 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2014 68,097 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,397 miles

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

management lamp on

Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,397 miles

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

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

management lamp on

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,575 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 34,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,743 miles

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

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

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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SN05 ORC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

SN05 ORC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is SN05 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 ORC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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