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SN05 OSE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,393 mi
Last recorded54,393 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 54,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe and suspension heavy corroded

rear suspension has heavy corrosion

sweat from steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,346 miles

a lot of heavy corrosion of front and rear suspension

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2022 53,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

a lot of heavy corrosion of front and rear suspension

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,202 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,180 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,724 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 50,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,069 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 49,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,862 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 46,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,563 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,785 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 35,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,166 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 29,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2009 18,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,125 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 OSE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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