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SN55 DCU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,366 mi
Last recorded17,366 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 DCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,695 miles

Rear exhaust has some corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 10,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,727 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 5,871 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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SN55 DCU 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 100%.

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 SN55 DCU, 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

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What year was SN55 DCU registered?

SN55 DCU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SN55 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 DCU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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