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SP05 FCN

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,480 mi
Last recorded60,480 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 FCN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,120 miles

Both nearside front and offside front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly worn no excessive movement

Both rear tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left

Front exhaust flexy in poor condition but not leaking

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear wiper torn

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 33,118 miles

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

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

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

Both nearside front and offside front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly worn no excessive movement

Both rear tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left

Front exhaust flexy in poor condition but not leaking

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear wiper torn

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,097 miles

Rear wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

steering rack slightly damp but no signs of a leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 28,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

steering rack slightly damp but no signs of a leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,122 miles

Front discs are slightly worn

Offside front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,588 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 18,586 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both front tyres have 3mm left on tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre 185/55/15H

Wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

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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SP05 FCN 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 75%.

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 SP05 FCN, 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 SP05 FCN registered?

SP05 FCN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is SP05 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 FCN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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