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SP55 BDY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,511 mi
Last recorded58,511 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 BDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,511 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,854 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,399 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,522 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 40,522 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,471 miles

advise front discs

advise nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,451 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 29,451 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

some excess travel on park brake lever

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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SP55 BDY 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 66.7%.

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 SP55 BDY, 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 SP55 BDY registered?

SP55 BDY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 BDY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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