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SN05 ORT

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,892 mi
Last recorded94,892 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,889 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,555 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 67,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,688 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 53,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,814 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,360 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise that the nearside and offside front brake discs are slightly worn.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 41,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise that the nearside and offside front brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,379 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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SN05 ORT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 SN05 ORT, 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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SN05 ORT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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