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SP05 UCE

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,086 mi
Last recorded76,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 UCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,086 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,163 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

washers poor

Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

washers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

OSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

OSR DOOR SEAL MISSING

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 31,398 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

OSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

OSR DOOR SEAL MISSING

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 May 2009 24,565 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 24,565 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 15,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

strong smell of petrol noticed during test no leaks found

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,178 miles

strong smell of petrol noticed during test no leaks found

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 UCE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP05 UCE, 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 SP05 UCE registered?

SP05 UCE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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