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SN05 OTE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,173 mi
Last recorded51,173 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,987 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 48,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,024 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,769 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,171 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 OTE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN05 OTE?

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What year was SN05 OTE registered?

SN05 OTE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is SN05 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 OTE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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