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SN05 ZFD

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,288 mi
Last recorded119,288 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 119,288 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 119,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,264 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush perrished

Offside Rear axle bush perished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,685 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 109,685 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose on exhaust manifold

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,096 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 100,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 88,500 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,416 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 88,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,306 miles

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

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

Oil filter corroded through and leaking.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 85,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil filter corroded through and leaking.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,593 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 ZFD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

SN05 ZFD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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