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SN05 OTT

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,128 mi
Last recorded76,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 OTT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,128 miles

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

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,813 miles

some of the instrument panel lights not working

Fail 19 Jul 2014 73,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

some of the instrument panel lights not working

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,527 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,965 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre slightly buldged

o/s headlamp aim pattern distorted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,545 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,495 miles

evidence of oil leak n/s steering rack boot

Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre approaching minimum tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

evidence of oil leak n/s steering rack boot

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,372 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 OTT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

SN05 OTT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is SN05 OTT safe to buy?

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