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SO54 CZC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,156 mi
Last recorded49,156 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 CZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 49,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,934 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 45,919 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,566 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 42,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,243 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 33,968 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,873 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,104 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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SO54 CZC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO54 CZC, 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 SO54 CZC?

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What year was SO54 CZC registered?

SO54 CZC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is SO54 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 CZC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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